Paralegal - Commercial Property

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join our client’s expanding and well regarded Commercial Property department, based in their Exeter office. 

This role would suit someone who has obtained a law degree, has completed the Legal Practice Course or has experience as a Paralegal and is keen to pursue and develop their career with a successful law firm.

We are seeking a motivated, client focused individual who is looking for a new and challenging opportunity and who ideally has a broad range of legal experience gained from working within a commercial property environment.    

Job Description

To undertake fee earning work as a Paralegal in the Commercial Property department, with specific responsibility for assisting the partner and Head of Property with client matters and providing administrative support as necessary.  This will include but will not be limited to:

• Administration including filing, arranging meetings, telephone communication and billing, etc.

• File creation.
• File closing.
• Managing case files.
• Generation of appropriate client care correspondence, as appropriate.
• Drafting and proofreading documents.
• Preparing reports.
• Carrying out and co-ordinating legal research.
• Preparing and submitting searches.
• Conducting searches and enquiries through the Land Registry Portal.
• Filing SDLT returns.
• Preparing leases and transfers.
• Preparing completion work, including raising cheques, completion statements, invoicing and preparing files for closing and archiving.

Excellent remuneration package available