Commercial Property Paralegal

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established law firm based in Bury.

Job Description

As a Commercial Property Paralegal your duties will include:

• Conduct legal research and gather information relevant to matters.
• Assist with the drafting and preparation of legal documents, contracts, and correspondence.
• Maintain and organise case files, documents, and records.
• Liaise with clients and third parties as directed by the fee earner.
• Assist in the preparation for meetings.
• Assist with document management and electronic filing systems.
• Oversee administrative tasks, including scheduling, billing, and document retrieval.
• Provide general support to fee earners within your department.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations affecting the firm's practice areas.
• When, or if, suitably experienced, manage a small caseload of appropriate files.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Commercial Property Paralegal should have:

• A degree or equivalent level qualification with a minimum of 1 year's commercial or residential property experience in a law firm.
• Knowledge of procedures, terminology, and documentation.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Professional demeanour, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• A competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave, in addition to bank holidays
• Additional leave for your length of service
• 1-day annual leave for your birthday
• 1-day recharge day
• The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
• Annual Christmas company shutdown
• Attendance bonus
• Social Committee events
• Innovation Group contributions to help build better ways of working
• Being entered into prize draws for sharing and receiving employee praise
• Employee gift scheme for important dates and milestones
• Refer a client incentive
• Refer a colleague incentive
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working - subject to business needs and your role within the Firm
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• An attractive holiday leave package.