Property Paralegal

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Vacancy
Property Paralegal
Business Group
Property Services
Location
Cardiff
Ref. No.
CAR 221694
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is one of the UK's leading full service law firms, with offices in London, Wales, Thames Valley and the South Coast region. We provide our clients with practical and straightforward legal advice whatever their regional, national and international requirements. Our clients are commercial businesses, not-for-profit organisations, government agencies and private individuals.
Our business groups are:
Banking and Finance
Commercial and Charities
Commercial Litigation London / TV
Commercial Litigation South / Wales
Commercial Recoveries
Construction
Corporate
Employment, Pensions, Benefits & Immigration
Private Client
Property Services
Regulatory
Role Purpose
The Role
You will be able to rely on support from team members across the firm. Our lawyer teams are also well supported by our Business Services Finance, HR, IT and Risk functions.
We are currently working remotely and will continue to work predominantly in this way on an informal basis until government guidelines change and likely beyond. Therefore, so as long as you would be able to come to one of our offices at least three days a week, client and team requirements depending, you will be able to undertake this role. You will be a core part of the team and able to access the technology, support and resources you require.
More information about our practice can be found here
We are looking for a paralegal to join our busy Real Estate team in the Cardiff office. Under minimal lawyer supervision, the role will include:
Running your own supervised caseload
Assisting partners/solicitors in the commercial property team
File opening, collation of details, dealing with on line search transactions and enquiries
Preparing engrossment documentation and preparation of / reporting on comparite documents
Dealing with other solicitors, work providers and clients
Research
The successful candidate will enjoy working in property and have good client management skills, a positive approach to team working as well as the ability to work on their own initiative, organise themselves and their work. The position requires someone who is approachable and confident with an ability to remain calm under pressure. Flexibility in both work content and working across teams is essential. Joining us will mean you will have exposure to a wide range of high quality work and a degree of autonomy and support that is hard to match.
Skills & Experience
Skills / Experience Required
Experience of running transactional files essential
Proven IT skills, MS Office experience essential
GCSE/A Level in Maths, English, Law
Committed to treating all clients fairly
Focused on attention to detail, clear communication with clients and colleagues and with a can do attitude
Able to demonstrate continuous development and diversity in thinking
Understands and complies with Information Security responsibilities commensurate with this role including Data Protection and the duty of confidentiality
Available to start immediately or within standard notice period
Job Benefits
Benefits
Some of the benefits of working at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. include:
26 days' annual holiday and option to purchase 1 weeks' leave
Birthday holiday, should your birthday fall on a working day
Performance related bonus scheme
Private medical insurance including access to a health advice helpline
Auto-enrolment pension scheme (5% employer pension contribution when employee contributes 3%)
Life assurance scheme
Critical illness cover
Cash Plan - claim for flu jab, health screening, optical and dental plus a range of wellbeing and health services
Employee Assistance Programme
Professional subscriptions
Season ticket loan (Cardiff, London and Reading)
Cycle to work scheme
Discounts at leading retailers
Volunteering leave
Recruitment referral scheme
Gifts at key lifestyle and career milestones
Culture & Environment
Our Culture and Environment
We pride ourselves on our Personality, which is weaved into everything we do for our staff, clients and communities alike. We have created an environment underpinned by our ACTS framework that places high value on being:
Astute (commercially)
Committed
Team playing
Straightforward
It's part of the way we like to do things. If you wish to work amongst colleagues with these behaviours, then you will find yourself amongst likeminded individuals at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..
We work as one team and believe in supporting our colleagues to strengthen the firm. We act honestly and openly in all that we do. We care for our communities and encourage all our people to actively participate in our sports, social and charitable activities. We foster a mature and smart flexible working environment which is family friendly. We also offer opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge and to progress within the firm via our
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Academy
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. strives to create and maintain a positive, non-discriminatory work environment. We will ensure that all applications for vacancies will be considered without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, colour, religion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age or marital status. We strive to ensure that our shortlisting and interviewing panels are diverse. Further details about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion can be found here

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