We are looking for a highly motivated and forward-thinking individual to join a like-minded practice. The role will see you join the Commercial team and engage in a diverse caseload. We offer flexible working in an expanding firm offering career progression for the right candidate.
Purpose of commercial paralegal are:
- To assist on a broad range of commercial matters, prepare documents and correspondence, and keep clients up to date on their transaction.
- To contribute to our mission of establishing lifelong relationships with all our clients by anticipating and responding to their needs for quality legal services.
Responsibilities of the commercial paralegal include:
· To assist on a varied caseload of commercial client matters including:
- Commercial property sales and purchases
- Commercial leases and licences
- Commercial lending
- Pension fund transfers
- Commercial contracts
- Company resolutions and minutes
- Charity and not for profit
· To take a proactive approach in building professional relationships with clients and other contacts
· To maintain and promote the good image and reputation of the firm
· To solve problems with a high level of initiative
· To use the case management software
General duties of the commercial paralegal will include:
· To work in a flexible way to ensure that the workload is completed and to undertake any other jobs commensurate with the level of the post
· To establish, maintain and enhance team-working with colleagues
· To keep confidential all information about individuals and the business and work within the guidelines of the GDPR
· To abide by our Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Anti Money Laundering Policies and all other relevant policies
The perfect applicant will have:
· Prior experience working in a law firm
· Experience of working in a fast paced environment
· Experience of working in a customer facing role
· Experience of working on own initiative with minimum supervision
· Experience of establishing, building and sustaining professional relationships with clients and other contacts
· Experience of managing own workload, meeting deadlines and prioritising appropriately
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· A methodical and detailed approach with a high level of accuracy
· Self-motivation, be proactive, forward thinking and a team player
· Excellent IT skills
· Satisfactory DBS
While we will endeavour to respond to every applicant personally, on occasion this is not always possible, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 14 days of applying, you have been unsuccessful.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent+
Salary : dependent upon experience
Benefits:
- Company Pension
- Company events
- Bonus Scheme
- Private health insurance
- Free Parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- In person
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
