Location: Stamford, UK
Position: Commercial Property Paralegal
Salary: £25,000+ DOE
Capio Recruitment is delighted to be working with a Top 200 law firm to find an ambitious and motivated Commercial Property Paralegal to join their busy and growing team in Stamford. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established and reputable firm, offering excellent career development and the chance to gain valuable experience in the commercial property sector.
**The Role:
As a Commercial Property Paralegal, you will provide vital support to solicitors and fee earners within the department, handling a varied caseload of commercial property matters. You will assist with transactions relating to leases, acquisitions, disposals, and developments, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of high-quality legal services to clients.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting with commercial property transactions, including the drafting of leases, contracts, and other legal documents.
- Conducting legal research and due diligence, including title investigations, searches, and property reports.
- Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders, and other third parties to ensure smooth progress of transactions.
- Managing and maintaining accurate case files, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Supporting fee earners with the preparation of documentation for property sales, purchases, and lease agreements.
- Providing administrative support, including diary management, client correspondence, and billing tasks.
**The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be a proactive and organised individual with prior experience in a legal role, ideally within commercial property or conveyancing. You will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
You will need:
- A degree in law (LLB or equivalent), or a legal qualification such as the LPC, or significant experience in a commercial property role.
- Previous experience as a paralegal in commercial property or a related area.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.
- A commercial mindset and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in using legal case management systems and a high level of IT literacy.
**What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- The opportunity to work within a highly regarded law firm with an excellent reputation.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment, with opportunities for training and career progression.
- Exposure to a wide range of commercial property transactions, providing valuable experience in a dynamic sector.