Job Role: Commercial Property Paralegal
Location: Ideally Sunderland based but can accommodate Newcastle if necessary.
Experience: Prior Commercial Property experience is essential.
About the Firm:
They are deeply committed to the development and growth of their team. Their unique culture is demonstrated by the fact that all of their equity partners began their careers as paralegals. They trained, qualified as solicitors, and eventually became partners. This tradition of fostering career progression is integral to their identity.
They offer a bespoke in-house training program designed to provide school leavers and graduates with structured, vocational-based learning. This program focuses on ensuring high service standards, effective procedures, strong communication skills, meticulous administration, and advanced technical expertise.
The Role:
They are seeking an experienced Commercial Property Paralegal to join their Sunderland office. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in commercial property law and a commitment to delivering high-quality service to our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting solicitors with commercial property transactions
- Managing client relationships and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction
- Drafting and reviewing legal documents related to commercial property
- Conducting legal research and analysis
- Liaising with clients, solicitors, and other professionals
What We Offer:
- Career Progression: A strong culture of promoting from within. Many of their paralegals secure training contracts with them each year. They also support the development of future lawyers through solicitor apprenticeships, licensed conveyancer routes, and CILEX routes.
Collaborative Culture: They encourage a culture of collaboration and communication across their Newcastle and Sunderland offices through various events and initiatives, including:
- Staff quizzes
- Office drinks
- Monthly pizza Tuesday
- Cross-site visits
- Bake-offs
- Lunchtime walking groups
- Charity fundraising opportunities
- Celebration days
- Table tennis tables
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a commercial property paralegal
- Excellent knowledge of commercial property law and procedures
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in legal research and Microsoft Office applications
If you are interested I would encourage you to apply today. For more information, please reach out to Beth Livings at QED Legal on the details provided.