Paralegal (Commercial Property)

About the role

We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and who is able to manage their own caseload with accuracy and a highly efficient level of time management. This is a demanding role that will require flexibility and the ability to successfully prioritise competing demands. The successful candidate will gain excellent exposure to a broad range of property work in a busy and friendly team. We believe strongly in investing and training our staff and the successful candidate can expect the opportunity to expand on and further develop their existing knowledge.

This is not an exhaustive list and from time to time it may be necessary to vary these to meet the department and business needs. Assist the team on a wide variety of commercial property matters including sales and purchases, leasing, asset management, title matters and due diligence. ; Prepare contract packs to include obtaining documents from Land Registry, drafting CPSE and gathering together the appropriate documents from the client. Set up and maintain online document rooms; Provide clients with regular progress reports; Carry out legal research as and when required; Assist with the initial stages of drafting documents Preparing and swearing statutory notices and declarations. Assisting with title reports. Obtaining consent certificates to deal with title restrictions from lenders and third parties Obtaining insurance quotes for various title/ searches defects Carrying out searches for purchases Attending conference calls and update meetings with clients and third parties Assist fee earners in relation to post-exchange requirements on the acquisition of sites including registration of unilateral notices, submitting priority searches, submitting registration applications to HMLR and dealing with requisitions raised by HMLR; Assist fee earners with SDLT forms and submissions. Communicate positively with clients and other parties both on the telephone and by email and manage a range of clients resourcefully; Organise and maintain tidy and accurate electronic files (hard copy files when required); Ensure timelines and deadlines are met and adhered to; Provide support and assistance to fee earners within the team as and when required; Follow department procedures, the Solicitor’s Accounts Rules and the Firm’s policies and procedures as detailed in the Office Manual.