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We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Paralegal to join our Commercial Property team based in our Stamford office.
The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Law or equivalent professional work experience as training will be given and have a real passion for commercial property work.
The successful candidate should have the ability to handle pressure, work to tight deadlines and be a team player. They will be committed to providing excellent client care and satisfaction. You will be involved in a broad range of matters to include, but not limited to, the following: -
• Client liaison and assisting with enquiries;• Leasehold and freehold acquisitions and disposals;• Drafting and approving leases, rent deposit deeds and licences (for alterations, lease assignment and underletting);• Due diligence (enquiries and title investigation) including preparing reports on title and lease summaries;• Undertaking and reporting on necessary searches; • Agent liaison;• Utility company easements and transfers;• Auction packs;• Exchange, completion and post completion related correspondence and formalities. (to include Stamp Duty Land Tax and Land Registry Registrations); • Ensuring that balances are clear and files are closed at the end of the matter.
In addition, you will work with the Department’s Marketing Policy to promote and enhance the good reputation and business of the company.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• To provide an ongoing service to existing clients• To work with Partners and other Fee Earners to develop new business• Develop and enhance the Commercial Property Department, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business• To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives• To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work• Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills• Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures• Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work• Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the company’s quality and risk procedures
Benefits:
Some of the great benefits that we offer are: • Generous holiday entitlements• Staff discount on legal fees • Income protection • Life assurance at 3 x salary • Salary sacrifice pension scheme • Employee Assistance Programme
