Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With six offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services.
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Property Paralegal to join our successful Commercial Property Team. This is a new role to add to our busy team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Paralegal or Legal Executive in Commercial Property, including development projects of both residential and commercial nature.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare introductory letters to client with relevant initial enclosures and assist in client engagement
- Prepare and draft documents for fee earners
- Use of Microsoft word, excel and bespoke software
- Updating clients/agents/solicitors
- Preparing all relevant correspondence on behalf of fee earners
- Assisting with billing / invoicing clients
- Open new files, close files, general file keeping and file progression
- Diary management on behalf of fee earners, schedule client meetings and liaise with clients on behalf of fee earners and deal with client queries as necessary
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- At least 2 years previous experience as a Paralegal or Legal Executive in Commercial Property is required
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail is necessary
- Good knowledge of Commercial Property law
- Must have a professional telephone manner and experience in dealing with clients
- A methodical approach to work and ability to prioritise own workload
- Must have extremely good organisational skills
- Proficient in MS Office
At Lightfoots, we welcome applications even if you do not meet every requirement. If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you.
Why join Lightfoots Solicitors?
At Lightfoots, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where you can grow, thrive, and build a rewarding career.
We believe that great work starts with feeling valued, so we provide a wide range of benefits to support your health, wellbeing, family life, and professional development.
What we offer
Reward and recognition
- Competitive salary
- Your birthday off
- Enhanced annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Enhanced pension scheme
Health and wellbeing
- BUPA Private Medical Insurance
- Healthcare cash plan for everyday medical expenses for you and your dependants
- Access to a 24/7 GP service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company sick pay
- Free flu vaccinations
- Discounted gym memberships
- Wellbeing and awareness events throughout the year
- Qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the firm for confidential support
Support for you and your family
- The option to use your paid sickness entitlement if a dependant is unwell and needs your care
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
- A range of family-friendly policies
- Generous discounts on legal services
Career development
- Significant learning and development opportunities
- Structured appraisal process
- Sponsored training and qualifications
- Networking opportunities
- Access to thousands of webinars and training activities
A sense of belonging
- Opportunities to get involved in our Charity, Wellbeing, and ESG Committees
- Firm-wide social events throughout the year, including informal socials, quiz nights, book club, and more
Please apply here Current Vacancies - Lightfoots solicitors or contact our recruitment team at [email protected] for an informal conversation.
As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities. If you require any adjustments to be able to attend an interview, please do let us know.
Recruitment decisions are made on fair and objective criteria.
The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at Fair Processing Notices for Cifas
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid volunteer time
Application question(s):
- Do you have the Right to Work in the UK?
- What are your salary expectations?
Experience:
- Commercial Property : 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
