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JOB TITLE: LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR
SALARY: £26,000 - £30,000
HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday
BENEFITS: Excellent additional benefits
Are you a Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant or Paralegal seeking a new opportunity?
Our client is seeking an individual with a strong desire to learn, a positive attitude, and the ambition to develop within a law firm. This role is ideal for candidates who are eager to advance their careers in a supportive and dynamic legal environment but are not necessarily aspiring to become a solicitor.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience and grow within a forward-thinking legal team.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To provide effective support services to the firm. Duties will include:
- Draft closing documents and assist solicitors with a broad range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, drafting new leases, lease renewals, developments, deeds, affidavits, settlement statements, and closing disclosures.
- Conduct legal research and prepare detailed summaries and reports.
- Draft and review contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Manage and coordinate due diligence processes.
- Maintain accurate and organised case files, ensuring all documentation is up to date.
- Liaise with clients, solicitors, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth transaction processes.
- Manage the preparation and submission of documents for real estate closings, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements and deadlines.
- Coordinate and communicate with clients, lenders, title companies, and other parties involved in real estate transactions.
- Assist in the formation and maintenance of entities related to real estate holdings, including drafting operating agreements and resolutions.
- Maintain organised and up-to-date case files, including electronic records in the document management system.
- Assist with post-closing matters, including finalising documents, updating records, and resolving any outstanding issues.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
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Proven experience as a Legal Administrator, Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, preferably in a busy environment
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Knowledge of telecommunications or Digital Infrastructure is desirable but not essential
- Proficient in drafting and reviewing legal documents
- Confidence and ability to communicate at senior levels
- Excellent academics and strong ambition for career development
- Excellent interpersonal and marketing skills with the ability to develop contacts for the team and the firm
- Team player
- Negotiation skills
- Organisational ability
Our client offers competitive salary and benefits packages. Join their team of dedicated professionals and contribute to our mission of providing high-quality legal services to their clients.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or requirements.
*Telecommunications, Digital Infrastructure, Real Estate, Commercial Property, Conveyancing, and reside in Bedford, Milton Keynes, Kempston, Wootton, Newport Pagnell, Bletchley, Woburn Sands, Newton Longville, Oakley, Great Barford, Bradville, Cranfield Hanslope, Olney, Sandy, Wilshamstead, Ampthill, Bletchley
