Residential Property - Paralegal

Clarke Willmott Llp; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke Willmott Llp in Bristol invites applications for a Residential Property paralegal to support fee-earners in managing a busy caseload of residential transactions. You will gain experience across a range of property types, from high-value urban to rural and listed buildings, with client contact built in.

Initially you’ll assist with discrete tasks and gradually run your own files under supervision, developing your drafting, registry searches and SDLT skills while adhering to AML controls

Qualifications

• Experience in residential property is preferred.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Production of contract packages
• Drafting transfer documents and deeds of covenant
• Searches at the land registry, local authority, utility companies
• Assisting with collecting and analysing anti-money laundering and source of funding documentation
• Land registry applications and SDLT returns
• Liaising with clients, estate agents and lenders

Skills

Residential property

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Paralegal qualification

Law degree

Job description

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Residential Property paralegal to join our growing team in the Bristol office.

You will be supporting the qualified fee-earners in managing a caseload of high quality and often complex residential property transactions.

We would be particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in residential property.

Day to Day Responsibilities

You will be working on a wide range of property purchases, sales, transfers of equity and mortgage related work, dealing with both freehold and leasehold properties.

We deal with a broad range of property types, to include high value urban property, large rural properties, listed buildings and unregistered property. You will have plenty of client contact, with clients who choose to instruct us to benefit from a high quality, tailored service and you will develop your client relationship skills to meet their expectations.

Initially supporting more senior colleagues with discrete tasks, you will build your experience to be able to run your own transactions (subject to supervision). Using our file management software you should quickly be able to develop your experience and legal skills. The work will include:

• Production of contract packages
• Drafting transfer documents and deeds of covenant
• Searches at the land registry, local authority, utility companies
• Assisting with collecting and analysing anti -money laundering and source of funding documentation
• Land registry applications and SDLT returns
• Liaising with clients, estate agents and lenders

Based in a friendly and supportive team, this role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your property career.

It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures.

About You

You will ideally have some experience within residential property and to be successful in this role, you will have a genuine passion in assisting clients and pursuing a career in this area.

You’ll need a strong intellect to succeed in this role, so we will be looking for a corresponding level of consistent academic achievement. You’ll also need to show us that you have initiative, drive and great organisational skills. The work requires self-motivation, resilience and the ability to work to demanding deadlines.

You will relish helping others and be eager to learn. We expect you to be someone who takes pride in your work and who will provide a first class support service to your fee earners and clients alike, anticipating their needs in advance wherever possible, and paying meticulous attention to detail in all of your work.

Finally, legal practice is about people and this is very much a team orientated role.

About Us

Who we are

You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.

We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.

What we can offer you

A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.

There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits.