Commercial Property Paralegal
Salary DOE
Preston - North West Area
My client is a leading legal 500 looking for a Property Paralegal with minimum 12 months experience in either residential or commercial property
The role will be responsible for delivering successful outcomes such as:
- Provide effective and efficient support to Advisors through administration, planning and secretarial work.
- Successful completion of additional non-chargeable work required to deliver work to clients in a timely and efficient manner.
- Preparing and completing standard legal documents for the delivery of client work, using set processes, systems and information provided.
- Drafting and proof-reading standard correspondence for any relevant stakeholders based on information provided by an Advisor.
- Taking and updating client instructions to accurately inform the department of requirements.
- Providing organisation and logistical support to Advisors and the department for the practical delivery of services to clients (e.g. diarising meetings, taking notes, organising transport and directions, liaising with clients and third parties regarding arrangements required).
- Obtaining instructions and information from clients and informing them of the processes and next steps.
- Co-ordinating and liaising with third parties.
- Manage on-going communications with all external stakeholders, answering queries, managing expectations, providing updates and effectively chasing responses required and escalating appropriately.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary;
- 33 Days Annual Leave, including bank holidays;
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (Subject to T&Cs);
- A day off for your Birthday;
- Bonus Scheme;
- Ongoing Training and Development;
- Progression Opportunities;
- Company Pension;
- Service Awards;
- Health Care Benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services);
- Other Employee Discounts;
- Recruitment and Legal Department Referrals (Subject to T&C's);
- Annual Events.
The Ideal Property candidate will have:
- previous experience and knowledge within a property department is essential;
- have proven competence in their IT skills (Outlook, Word, and other systems experience);
- have the ability to work as part of a team;
- aligns with the firms' values:
- have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills;
- have an interest in long term development/progression in the department;
- have good communication skills, both written and verbal;
- have the ability to touch type (desirable but not essential)
To apply please contact Millie @ Simpson Judge Legal