Planning Paralegal

Your new company

This company is a well-established law firm with offices in Exeter and London. They are a City-led international and national law firm. They are part of the UK Top 15 Real Estate practices and have a range of clients in both the private and public sector. They are seeking a Planning Paralegal to join their Exeter office.

Your new role

As a Planning Paralegal you will be working with the property team. You will be dealing with planning, highway and other infrastructure agreements under the supervision of a qualified solicitor. You will be assisting with due diligence exercises and carrying out research. Your new role will also involve proof reading documents, attending meetings and ensuring all files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures.

What you'll need to succeed

You will possess the ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines, you will need to be a strong team player and have a positive and proactive attitude. You will have a strong attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach. This role will allow you to work autonomously with minimum supervision so you will need to be a self-starter. You will be required to have a good academic record including a 2:1 or above graduate in law (or non-law degree with GDL).

What you'll get in return

You will get to work in a firm leading the way for Real Estate practices. You will receive an abundance of training and will get hands on experience from the start. You will work for a firm that likes to give back to the community and heavily promotes diversity in all that they do.

What you need to do now

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