Key Responsibilities:
- Assist solicitors with all aspects of commercial property transactions, including sales, acquisitions, and leases.
- Draft, review, and prepare legal documents such as contracts, leases, licenses, and deeds.
- Conduct searches, such as Land Registry, planning, and local authority searches.
- Handle post-completion matters, including registration of property transactions with the Land Registry.
- Liaise with clients, agents, solicitors, and other third parties to ensure smooth and timely progress of transactions.
- Maintain and update case files and client records.
- Carry out legal research to support the commercial property team.
- Provide general administrative support, including preparing correspondence and organizing meetings.
Key Requirements:
- Previous experience as a paralegal in a commercial property or real estate team is preferred.
- Strong understanding of commercial property law and procedures.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with a client-focused approach.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.