Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Recruiter
- Tors Ltd
- Location
- Dorset
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 02 Mar 2017
- Closes
- 30 Mar 2017
- Ref
- TOR:15864
- Job Title
- Paralegal
- Practice Area
- Commercial Property
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client is a leading law firm with modern offices that offer a range of legal services to individuals and business clients.
They have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join their Commercial Property team in Sherborne, Dorset.
They are looking for someone with previous commercial property experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal. You must have a good knowledge and understanding of commercial property terminology and the stages and work involved in a transaction.
You’ll be involved in a diverse portfolio of client work including landlord and tenant work, agricultural matters, property finance, acquisitions disposals and large-scale development work. Working closely with and a partner, you will be running your own caseload under supervision, as well as supporting the wider team when needed. This will include progressing and maintaining client files and drafting of letters, legal documents and contracts. Importantly, you’ll be the main point of contact for their clients; ensuring queries are dealt with quickly and efficiently.
You will also be involved in business development to enhance not only your own profile, but that of the team. You will have a natural ability to cultivate new client relationships and integrate yourself into the business community creating work opportunities for both yourself and the team.
You will have the skills to understand and work with a diverse range & type of client. You’ll be able to guide them through the process, get the job done, and of course ensure you exceed their expectations.
You should be organised, thorough and have excellent communication skills. Strong IT skills are also a must.
You can expect a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, and an excellent range of benefits which include 25 day’s holiday, plus the option to ‘buy and sell’ up to 5 days, plus bank holidays and additional days at Christmas, an excellent contributory pension, full life cover and private medical cover. You’ll also enjoy a modern office and working environment with free parking