Paralegal - Residential Property (12mth FTC)

Residential Property Paralegal needed at a High Calibre London firm - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Our client is looking for a paralegal with residential property experience to support the partners, fee-earners and the knowledge lawyer within the Residential and Secured Lending team.

Responsibilities
Assisting busy fee-earners on document management (netdocs) and transaction progression on a number of complex large cases usually development sales and purchases - we are developer preferred buyer lawyers for a handful of luxury high end developments.
Carry out legal research, using a variety of online and reference sources.
Draft and proof-read legal documents and prepare written reports as requested.
Methodically analyse and summarise issues; finding solutions and communicating them effectively.
Provide support to fee-earners on transactions through drafting, research and analysis.
Prepare report appendices as requested.
Assist other members of the team when preparing for client meetings or BD events.
Attend client meetings, or calls alongside other fee-earners and produce attendance notes as requested.
Provide wider support and assistance to the team in particular during busy periods or periods of absence (for example, assisting in picking up calls, copying, administrative tasks including file closing and post completion registrations at the land registry and general team support).
Skills and Experience
Previous experience in a paralegal position with a residential property focus would be preferred.
Person Specification
Proactive team player and supportive colleague, with an enthusiastic manner, who takes a flexible, 'can-do' approach to work.
Confident in working autonomously/independently to meet ever-changing deadlines.
Meticulous and well organised.
Adaptable and open to change, with a strong sense of responsibility.
Possesses a highly proactive and innovative approach to problem solving.
Ability to accurately follow complex procedures and instructions.
Strong attention to detail.

To be considered for this role, please send your CV to jenniferwellspeak@chadwicknott.co.uk.

Salary is between £22K-£32K, dependent upon experience

*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Chadwick Nott Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.