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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Paralegal to join my clients highly regarded firm in their Leeds offices on a hybrid basis.
Role Overview:
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 6 months experience in either commercial property or residential property and be able to work accurately and efficiently, while delivering high standards of client care with the hope that they will take on more responsibility and variety of work as their knowledge and experience increases.
Key Responsibilities:
• Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client’s initial instructions through to archiving, under supervision and in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
• Liaising with clients and other parties on behalf of fee earners and dealing with enquiries as appropriate.
• Providing administrative support to other fee earners, solicitors and partners.
• Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
• Billing files and obtaining monies due to the firm from clients and other parties.
• Liaising with the Accounts department to produce cheques, pay disbursements etc.
• Filing, photocopying, collating of documents and other administrative duties.
• Maintaining legal knowledge and skills.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
The Candidate:
• 6+ months experience in either Commercial Property or Residential Property (Commercial Property preferred).
• Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Excellent written English to produce documents for the clients, other side and third parties.
• Good spoken English to resolve telephone enquiries.
• Satisfactory absence record or sound justification for high absenteeism.
• Able to promote the image of the firm.
Benefits:
• Competitive Salary
• Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, increasing to 26 days after 1 year and 31 days after 5 years’ service (pro-rata for part-time employees).
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Free conveyancing on your main residential property after 1 year’s employment.
• A free will after 1 year’s employment.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Regular social events including summer BBQ and a Christmas party.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
