Commercial Property Paralegal
Office or hybrid
£27,000 - £30,000
Monmouthshire
The firm are seeking a full-time, Monmouth office based or hybrid, legal assistant or paralegal to support the commercial property teams. See below for details.
Overview
The firm is a dynamic boutique law firm which has spent the time required to hand pick and nurture its team. This attention to detail has enabled the firm to build a unique set of values by which the entire firm operates. The service delivered is comparable in quality and sophistication to the top 200 firms, however it benefits from a more personal touch.
We are now seeking an ambitious and commercially minded legal assistant or paralegal to enable the next phase of growth.
The role
You will be instrumental in assisting in the continued development and expansion of the firm. The role would be primarily to support either the corporate department or real estate department.
Your duties will include client engagement, file opening, AML, EDD where required, due diligence reports, legal research, drafting and proofreading contracts and other PLC precedents, filing submissions to Companies House, invoicing and online portal management.
You will need to be focused on building relationships with clients and introducers and be able to consistently deliver outstanding and professional support to both fee earners and clients.
We are offering a competitive market salary, excellent holiday entitlement, and private medical cover which includes a range of additional benefits.
How you will make a difference?
You will assist with the existing case load and provide support to the department.
What will be expected of you?
You will be required to live the values of the firm with superior client service being paramount. You will be happy to work autonomously but within the framework of the firm. You will be an excellent communicator both with clients and your colleagues.
Who you will be working with?
As a boutique commercial firm (8 head count) you will have direct access to all members of the team. Primarily you will spend time with, and report to, your Head of Department.
What is it like to work here?
We're an energetic group who are closely connected. There is a flat management structure with the Managing Director actively involved in the development of the team. The work is serious and there is a high output required, but the environment is supportive, fun, and enjoyable.
We operate four practice areas (Real Estate, Corporate, Commercial and Employment) and have acquired a specialist reputation. This however is not the end and the firm want to grow and develop each area of the business into new markets and geographies.
What will you be like?
- You will have a minimum of 1 years' previous experience as a legal assistant or paralegal either within Commercial Property or Corporate Law.
- You will have a Law Degree.
- You will be entrepreneurial and confident in your ability to help the department grow.
- You will be professional, personable and approachable.
- You will be highly articulate both verbally and in writing.
- You will enjoy being part of a dynamic team but comfortable in working autonomously.
- You will be comfortable with a varied case load.
- You will be proficient in MS365.
- You will want to work for an employer that has an appreciation for the level of commitment and work that you put in.
- Our values will resonate and inspire you.
Location, hours and salary:
- Full-time (Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week) role - 9.00am till 5.30pm.
- Location - this is an hybrid based role located in Monmouth. The team also meet on a bi-monthly basis on the outskirts of Bristol.
- Salary: circa 30k.
Next Steps
For more information or a confidential conversation please get in touch with Daniel Mason at our head offices