Paralegal, Real Estate

DAC Beachcroft Dublin; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is looking for a Paralegal to join their national Real Estate team in Leeds. The role involves managing files for telecoms clients and requires strong academic qualifications and communication skills. This position offers excellent support for professional development and career progression in property law.

Qualifications

• Excellent academics, including a 2.1 degree or higher.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in Commercial Property is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own files and interact with clients.
• Prepare title and lease reports, draft and negotiate leases.
• Assist fee earners with client matters and provide general support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Education

2.1 degree or higher

Job description

Department:

Real Estate - Portfolio Management

Employment Type:

Permanent

Location:

Leeds

Description

This role is to work as part of the Portfolio Management team, a well-established national team of junior fee-earners supporting our national Real Estate group.

Our Real Estate group covers various aspects of commercial real estate including development, investment, asset management, funding, construction, landlord and tenant, planning, environmental issues, and dispute resolution. Clients include property management and development companies, health trusts, government bodies (local and central), owner-occupiers, and institutions, both in the UK and overseas.

The team has a strong record in paralegal progression. We value our Portfolio Management team as an incubation hub for future talent, with recent examples of former paralegals qualifying as solicitors with support from professional development funding and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities

The Paralegal role is varied, working across the national Real Estate group, mainly serving telecoms operator clients. You will manage your own files and interact with clients.

Your work will include preparing title and lease reports, drafting and negotiating leases, agreements, and deeds, as well as assisting fee earners with client matters and providing general support.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent academics, including a 2.1 degree or higher.
• A genuine interest in law and property.
• Experience in Commercial Property is advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce high-standard work.
• Confidence in building strong relationships with clients and third parties at all levels.
• Flexible, organized, self-motivated team player capable of working towards common goals.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.