Commercial Property Paralegal

My Leeds based, full service law firm client is continuing its growth and expansion by the appointment of an experienced Commercial Property Paralegal.

Candidates must have a proven track record in Real Estate or Commercial Property with at least 18 months in a similar role.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Manage all client work allocated by Supervisor in accordance with department procedures.
• Deal with client correspondence/enquiries via post/telephone/email as appropriate.
• Draft and amend appropriate legal documents.
• Provide advice and guidance to clients ensuring that the client is regularly kept informed ofprogress and costs.
• Ensure Stamp Duty Land Tax obligations and Land Registry requirements are met.
• Maintain an accurate and up to date filing system.
• File opening and closing in preparation for archiving.
• Prioritise own workload and inform fee earner of any deadlines that will not be met.
• Assist other fee earners within the department as required.
• Ensure that personal objectives are reviewed and met.
• Ensure that regular reviews of live matter reports, outstanding bills, debtors, WIP, clientbalances are carried out and any issues reported to Supervisor or Department Head.
• Develop a good relationship with existing and potential clients ensuring that a high standard ofclient care is exercised at all times.
• Ensure that relevant training is carried out and keep up to date with relevant legislation andpractice.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with SRA Regulations.
• Participate in the firms appraisal system.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities with due regard to the firms Equality & Diversity Policy.

This is an office-based role (Leeds city centre) and requires the following skills and experience:

• Law degree or GDL - desirable
• 18 months + work experience in a similar role within Real Estate or Commercial Property
• Previous office administration experience
• Knowledge or experience using case management systems and databases.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook - essential
• Numerate - essential
• High standards of accuracy with attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to change/Flexible approach.
• Eye for presentation of documents
• Prioritisation and organisational skills
• Good written and verbal skills, able to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines - essential.
• Commercial awareness

The rewards:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (increases with service) plus bank holidays
• Ongoing development and career progression
• Contributory pension scheme (after qualifying period)
• Life assurance (after qualifying period)
• Private healthcare (after qualifying period)
• Season ticket loan.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits after 2 years service
• Various incentives and rewards
• Free refreshments

Applications are currently being considered so apply today!!