Commercial Property Paralegal

About Us

CRA Consulting is a specialist legal recruitment agency operating throughout the UK. We work in close partnership with a wide range of established law firms-whether local, regional, national or international-to recruit the highest calibre of legal professionals. Our recruitment expertise spans from senior appointments, including board members, directors and partners, to vital support roles within legal practices.
For further information on how we can support your next career move, please visit our website at www.craconsultants.com.

About the Opportunity

CRA Consulting is working in partnership with a highly regarded client that provides a comprehensive range of legal services to a growing client base. With a strong organisational culture that places staff at the heart of its success, we are pleased to offer an excellent opportunity for a motivated and professional Commercial Property Paralegal to join their team at their Leeds office.

Key Responsibilities

As a Paralegal, your duties will include:

• Managing matters from inception through to completion, including taking initial client instructions, progressing cases and handling post-completion archiving, all under supervision and in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
• Liaising with clients and third parties on behalf of fee earners, and dealing with enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Providing administrative support to fee earners, solicitors and partners as required.
• Gathering, preparing and managing documentation for legal files.
• Assisting with client billing and monitoring the collection of outstanding payments.
• Coordinating with the Accounts team to process cheques, settle disbursements, and handle related financial tasks.
• Undertaking general administrative duties such as filing, photocopying and document collation.
• Keeping up to date with developments in legal knowledge and contributing to continuous professional development.
• Supporting the maintenance of a safe and healthy workplace.
• Assisting with the review and improvement of office systems and procedures.
• Undertaking any other duties reasonably required by the firm.

CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

This Commercial Property Paralegal vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.