Real Estate Paralegal

Our client is looking for a Real Estate Paralegal

Client Details

A leader in their field

Description

• Assist in Property Transactions: Support solicitors with the completion of property transactions, including sales, purchases, leases, and transfers.

• Document Management: Prepare, review, and organise legal documents, such as contracts, leases, and deeds. Ensure that all documentation is compliant with relevant laws and regulations.

• Client Liaison: Communicate with clients, surveyors, estate agents, and other professionals to gather necessary information, provide updates, and ensure that all parties are informed throughout the transaction process.

• Due Diligence: Carry out searches, including land registry checks, environmental searches, and title checks.

• Legal Research: Conduct legal research on property laws, title matters, and property rights as required by the solicitors.

• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the real estate team, including diary management, file management, and preparing client correspondence.

• Assist with Litigation: Assist with real estate disputes, including landlord/tenant disputes, eviction proceedings, and property-related litigation.

• File Maintenance: Maintain accurate records of all transactions and client files, ensuring that all documentation is up-to-date and accessible.

Profile

• Experience: Previous experience as a Paralegal within a real estate or property law firm is preferred but not essential.

• Skills: Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.

• Knowledge: A good understanding of property law, including the Landlord and Tenant Act, leasehold, freehold, and land registration is highly desirable.

• IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems. Experience with legal software is a plus.

• Personal Qualities: Able to work independently and as part of a team, proactive, reliable, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Job Offer

Competitive salary and great working environment - great benefits too