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Property Paralegal

Pertemps Bristol Commercial
Posted 8 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Commercial Property Paralegal position is based in Central Bristol, offering a salary of £27,000 per year.
  • The role requires a minimum of 12 months of experience working in a law firm, preferably in Commercial Property or a fast-paced office environment.
  • Key responsibilities include managing commercial files, communicating with clients and stakeholders, and preparing essential legal documentation.
  • Candidates should possess strong communication and written skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.
  • The position also offers benefits such as an onsite gym, a company car scheme after probation, and access to funded qualifications.
Commercial Property ParalegalReports to: Head of CommercialDays of Work: Monday - FridayHours of Work: 09:00 - 17:30Salary: £27,000Central BristolJob Overview:You will be responsible for managing commercial files related to property acquisitions and refinancing under the supervision of the Head of Commercial Law. This role requires you to ensure that all deadlines set by auctioneers and client requirements are met. Effective communication with clients, solicitors, lenders, and agents is essential, along with maintaining accurate case records and adhering to the firm's policies and procedures.Main Duties" Taking client instructions and advising them on aspects of their matter." Agreeing case strategy with the Supervising Solicitor and proactively progressing matters." Communicating with clients to provide regular updates and obtain required information." Preparing essential documentation, including completion statements, payment request forms, Stamp Duty forms, Land Registry applications, and engrossment documents." Submitting documents such as Stamp Duty forms and Land Registry applications." Conducting AML checks, file reviews, and risk assessments." Ordering searches and obtaining relevant documentation from sources like the Land Registry and Companies House." Liaising with solicitors, lenders, agents, and other departments within the firm, including the compliance and support teams." Accurately maintaining up-to-date electronic case records.Skills" A Law degree or equivalent work-based experience." Essential: A minimum of 12 months of experience working in a law firm." Desirable: Experience working within Commercial Property or in a fast-paced office environment." Communication Skills: Ability to communicate professionally with clients, solicitors, and industry professionals." Written Skills: Strong spelling, grammar, and written communication skills." Attention to Detail: High accuracy when preparing legal documents and completing forms." Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with clients, lawyers, and legal secretaries." Discretion: Strong sense of confidentiality." Ability to Work Under Pressure: Demonstrate resilience and calmness when handling deadlines." IT Skills: Competence in using electronic systems for case management.Knowledge:Essential: Understanding of legal terminology, regulations, and HM Land Registry processes (training will be provided).Desirable: Familiarity with MS Office and legal technology, including computer systems, transcription software, and Dictaphones.Benefits:" Onsite gym with available classes." Company car scheme (after probation)." Access to company masseuse and treatments." Funded qualifications and study leave (e.g., SQE, Chartered Legal Executive, and other opportunities)." Free legal expenses coverage." Private medical care.If you are interested, please click APPLY

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.