Real Estate Paralegal

  • London
  • Permanent
  • £30,000 - £39,000 per annum

My client is a Lexcel accredited specialist property solicitors, based in South West London. Due to outstanding growth, they are looking for an experienced, confident and proactive Real Estate Paralegal to provide legal and practical advice and assistance on a wide range of commercial property matters.

Key responsibilities and duties

  • Providing administrative and legal assistance and support to the Senior Partner in managing their caseload of transactions;
  • Key duties include preparing and managing legal documents, conducting legal research, preparing reports, organising files, and maintaining compliance with legal regulations;
  • To provide an excellent standard of “Client Care” and quality of service at all times;
  • To proactively deliver accurate and up-to-date legal advice to clients that takes account of their commercial pressures;
  • Perform work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the company’s quality and risk procedures;
  • To work as a team member; and
  • Keep up to date on all changes in the law and practice within the areas of work.

Qualifications and skills required

  • At least 2 years’ experience as a paralegal within an established Commercial Real Estate team;
  • Experience of commercial sales and purchases, commercial leases, option agreements and commercial refinances;  
  • Good computer literacy, including knowledge of case management systems;
  • Clear understanding of Money Laundering Regulations, Solicitors Account Rules and other regulatory obligations;
  • Previous experience working in a Lexcel and CQS accredited firm desirable but not essential;
  • Strong planning and organisational skills and an ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Ability to create and nurture relationships with key clients at all levels;
  • Desire to provide a high quality service;
  • High level of integrity;
  • Commercial approach to the delivery of legal services;
  • Client focused; and Hardworking, proactive and positive attitude.

Salary will be £30k-£39k and the role will be office based due to the nature of the work and support required.

If you are interested in the above Real Estate Paralegal role, please call Adam Dell’Armi on 020 37149446 or forward your most recent CV to a.dellarmi@clayton-legal.co.uk.

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