The Company?
The successful Commercial Real Estate Paralegal will join an established law firm with a strong reputation across commercial real estate, banking and finance, property development, property litigation, landlord and tenant, and private client work. The team offers hands-on mentoring, quality work and clear opportunities to develop towards qualification.
The Role
As the Commercial Real Estate Paralegal you will support fee earners on a varied caseload of commercial property matters from instruction through to completion.
The role will include:
* Drafting legal documents, reports and correspondence
* Assisting with commercial real estate transactions and due diligence
* Conducting Land Registry, Companies House and legal research
* Preparing and submitting Land Registry and SDLT applications
* Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders and third parties
* Managing file opening, compliance and AML procedures
* Preparing bills, completion statements and transaction documents
* Managing diaries, workflows and case management systems
* Supporting fee earners with general administration and document production
* Providing assistance across multiple teams when required
The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal?
You will be a proactive and organised individual with a genuine interest in commercial property law.
The Commercial Real Estate Paralegal must have:
* LLB or GDL/PGDL qualification
* At least one year's paralegal experience within a law firm
* Commercial real estate, asset management or landlord and tenant experience would be advantageous
* Ambition to qualify as a Solicitor in the future
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
* Experience using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
* Professional and client-focused approach with strong teamwork skills
In return......?
* £25,000 - £32,000 salary
* High-quality commercial real estate work
* Direct mentoring from experienced property solicitors
* Exposure to acquisitions, development, landlord and tenant and asset management matters
* Ongoing training and career development
* Harrow office location with occasional travel to the West End office
* Genuine long-term progression opportunities
If you are a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal considering your next career move, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion
Salary description
£25000.00 - £32000.00 per year