Paralegal - Property - Chichester Our ref KL115
Our clients Real Estate and Business Department are looking to recruit a junior Paralegal to join their team in Chichester.
You will be expected to assist with all with administrative and transactional matters within the Department largely relating to Commercial Property and some Corporate transactions. The role will be extremely varied, and training will be provided as required.
The successful applicant will have experience within the legal profession (ideally as a Paralegal within a Commercial or Residential Property Department).
Main responsibilities:
To assist the fee earners with the day-to-day management of transactions and to provide administrative support to include but not be limited to:
- Liaising with clients in relation to costs, progress, and timescales.
- Conducting legal research.
- Submitting searches and Land Registry applications.
- Draft case papers/ transactional documents with support.
- Negotiate terms and preparing report to clients.
- Complying with and administering the firm's client 'on boarding' procedures and attending on matters of transactional risk assessment and compliance.
- Deal with file opening, billing, paying costs and closing files.
The ideal candidate will be computer literate, pro-active, and enthusiastic, who is personable and professional in their approach to work.
Our client is offering a competitive salary (circa £25k) to the successful candidate, commensurate with experience and ability. There is also financial assistants with parking if needed.
This is a full-time office-based role working 9am to 5.15 Monday to Friday at our clients Chichester office.