PARALEGAL

JOB TITLE: PARALEGAL - COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday

BENEFITS: Excellent additional benefits

Are you a candidate with a completed legal degree or currently pursuing legal qualifications? If so, our client is seeking an individual who can demonstrate a strong desire to learn and possess a positive attitude.

While prior experience as a paralegal or in commercial property is not required, a commitment to learning is essential. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and advance your career within a supportive and dynamic environment.

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:

• Currently pursuing or holding a professional Legal Qualification - LLB, Paralegal, LLM, LPC, SQE, CILEX
• Proven experience as a Real Estate Paralegal, Commercial Property, preferably in a busy legal firm.
• Strong knowledge of property law and real estate transactions.
• Proficient in drafting and reviewing legal documents related to real estate.
• Variety of general commercial property experience
• Landlord and Tenant law, including commercial leases
• Commercial, practical and financial awareness
• 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.

*Real Estate, Commercial Property, Conveyancing, Paralegal 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