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Commercial Property Paralegal (Fee Earner)

Job details
Posting date: 01 August 2024
Salary: £25,000 to £30,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 31 August 2024
Location: 80 Coleman St, London EC2R 5BJ
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Riverside Legal Services Limited
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

MSR Solicitors is a nationwide law firm renowned for providing exceptional legal services across various specialisations, including Immigration Law, Commercial & IP Law, Conveyancing, Criminal Law, Personal Injury Law, Employment Law, and Family Law. We are dedicated to offering personalised legal solutions to our clients, ensuring their needs are met with the highest standards of professionalism and expertise.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Commercial Property Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have and hold a UK LLB degree. As a Commercial Property Paralegal, you will support our solicitors and clients in a wide range of commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and leases. You will also be expected to work as a fee earner, contributing to the firm's revenue through billable hours.

Key Responsibilities

- Document Preparation and Review: Draft, review, and amend legal documents, including leases, contracts, deeds, and licenses.
- Due Diligence: Conduct comprehensive due diligence, reviewing title documents, land registry searches, planning permissions, general searches and other miscellaneous documents.
- Conveyancing Process: Assist with conveyancing for commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases, and leasing.
- File and Case Management: Manage and organise case files, ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation.
- Financial Administration: Handle financial aspects of transactions, such as calculating SDLT, registering properties with HM Land Registry, and preparing completion statements.
- Client Service: Provide excellent service by raising and responding promptly to inquiries and keeping clients informed about the transaction progress.

Requirements

- 1-2 years experience as a commercial property paralegal.
- UK LLB degree.
- Strong understanding of the commercial property process.
- Excellent research, analytical, and drafting skills.
- Proficient in legal research databases and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Outstanding organisational skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a fee earner, contributing to the firm’s revenue through billable hours.

Benefits

- Competitive salary.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Health Insurance
- Pension
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Ongoing training.
- MSR Solicitors is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Experience:

Paralegal: 1 year (required)