Paralegal - Real Estate

UK - Bath - Top 100 Law Firm - Competitive Salary

Yolk Recruitment are working with a Top 100 Law Firm who have ambitious growth plans who are seeking to hire a Construction Paralegal within their Real Estate team. As a Paralegal, you will be the key link between the firm and its clients with file management responsibilities, under supervision, included.

Our client is committed to providing the best opportunities for their staff and to make a real impact for their clients and communities. They pride themselves on being a firm that people want to work for and who clients are eager to work with.

In this positive environment, you will be encouraged to thrive and fulfil your potential with the power to be in control of your own development and our client will support and celebrate your success along the way. You will have an opportunity to develop your specialist knowledge and expanding your network as your career soars.

Our client has developed a framework demonstrating exactly what is required to grow your career. This helps their staff to understand the contribution and behaviour required for progression in the firm and you will be guided along the way to achieve your success!

This is what you'll be doing

As a Paralegal your duties will include:-

• Undertake legal processes under supervision
• Assist fee earners with routine tasks
• Draft legal documents addressing legal and factual issues to accurately reflect client's instructions
• Undertake legal research presenting the results accurately.
• Implement firm policies and processes ensuring compliance, keeping up to date with changes relating to risk and compliance.
• Build a network internally within the firm
• Build relationships with third parties, dealing with enquiries and presenting a positive image of the firm.
• Work as an effective team player, providing support where required.

This is what you'll bring to the Team

This role will suit a Paralegal with experience in Real Estate. If you have a strong Construction Law background, this could be the role for you!

Paralegals who either have LLB or CILEx qualifications and can demonstrate prior experience within a legal support or administrative role should apply.

Essential to the role is having excellent organisation capability with the ability to prioritise effectively. A solid understanding of Microsoft Office and other relevant IT platforms is a must.

You must able to demonstrate strong written communication skills along with a good understanding of client relationship management.

You should be able to undertake legal work under supervision and use your initiative when required.

This is what you'll get in return

• 25 days holiday per year
• Additional 1.5 days given in December between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working policy
• Private Medical Insurance
• Can buy / sell annual leave (up to 1 week)
• Healthcare cash plan

Are you interested in this position?

If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on 07458 142 713 or alternatively send your CV

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.