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An excellent opportunity for a switched-on Paralegal with Commercial Property experience to support the ongoing growth of 2i Recruit's client. The successful Paralegal will have a great work ethic and possess the ability to work under their own initiative, to support the in-house legal team. The organisation is one of the fastest growing companies within their industry and are going to see ongoing huge growth over the coming years. The working hours are 08:30 - 17:00 and due to the nature of the role will be office based. The business offers a supportive, collaborative and rewarding environment. The team are seeking multiple Paralegals, but at the top end salary level you should be able to complete tasks on own initiative and be used to working in a deadline, fast paced environment. Company Benefits: 10% discretionary annual bonus Company sick pay (30 days full pay & 30 days half pay per annum) 25 days holiday Bank Holidays Life insurance at 3 x annual salary from day 1 Admission to pension scheme following successful completion of probationary period Ongoing training in career building avenues, including study support Opportunity to enrol onto salary sacrifice EV scheme Cycle to work scheme Access to employee benefits platform Quarterly company events Free snacks & drinks in the office Free office parking Key Responsibilities: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating leases with the client's solicitor Carrying out of title review and circulating this to the internal teams together with raising any necessary title enquiries with the Landlords solicitor Supporting the development of standard legal documents and templates Legal Research Drafting and issuing of Exclusivity Agreements General administrative support Working closely with external solicitors and internal teams to ensure processes are followed throughout the lifetime of the project Submitting Searches Submitting HMLR Applications Experience and Skills Requirements High level of personal integrity and drive Attention to detail Team oriented Excellent written and spoken English Experience of commercial leases Ability to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities Proactive and energetic with a tenacious approach to identifying issues and solving problems Ability to progress tasks using own initiative, seeking guidance and input from others where appropriate Experience of Contract and Land Law processes and procedures are essential for this role. At least 12 months of previous legal experience in a similar position and/or Degree/CILEX educated. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.
My Southampton based client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join there friendly and supportive Medical Negligence team which is led by five highly experienced Partners whose unique mixture of experience ensures their clients receive the best possible service and secure significant settlements from their claims. Two of the Partners are qualified doctors, and other Partners in the team have acted in defence of medical negligence claims, meaning they have a valuable understanding of how the process works from the "other side". Day to Day: Our Senior Legal Assistants play a crucial role in the ongoing management of client matters and are instrumental in helping our lawyers achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients. Working as part of a wider team of Senior Legal Assistants, you will provide direct support to four of the lawyers of the team, including one of the Partners and a Senior Associate, handling a mixture of chargeable and non-chargeable duties, including: Initial advice and guidance to new clients Acting as a point of contact and team liaison throughout the course of a matter - responding as appropriate and/or ensuring that all messages are passed on in a timely manner. Take an active part in the care of clients and be wholly familiar with contacts and clients both internal and external. File opening and closure (and associated due diligence) Supporting the credit control process by creating bills and liaising with accounts to arrange payment of disbursements and client account payments. Administrative tasks such as creating bundles, typing from dictation, collating medical records, and court e-filing. Using the case management system to maintain up-to-date information on clients and their matters. This is a fantastic opportunity for a career Legal Assistant who is looking for that "next step" opportunity that entails more responsibility and a greater level of involvement in the day-to-day management of client matters. This would also suit a Senior / Legal Assistant with longer-term ambitions to become a Paralegal or a qualified lawyer, What we look for: Our Firm is built on the value of being "human first" and, because of that, we are looking to attract those who have a passion for delivering excellent standards of client service, and the drive to continuously learn and improve. We are ideally looking for: A Legal Assistant (or similarly qualified legal support professional) with prior experience working as part of a Personal injury, Medical negligence, or Litigation Team. An individual with prior experience working in the health sector or another type of medical environment would also be of real interest. Familiarity with time recording and experience with working toward a small fee target would be beneficial, but is not essential. Engaging, empathetic, and friendly communication style, with the ability to interact confidently with clients (and their families) who are going through an extremely difficult time. Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail, and a naturally proactive approach to your duties. Somebody who is flexible, dependable, and able to take the initiative. A willingness to get "stuck in" and support others across the team when needed. An ability to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines. Please apply today, this is a fantastic firm and supportive team, offering excellent benefits and career development