Legal Southwest
Our client is a long-established practice based in Plymouth. They are very much aware that their staff are vital to the success of their business. They are continually striving to employ talented, commercially minded people who are committed to their vision of how clients should be treated and how quality legal services should be delivered.
We are seeking a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to their friendly, busy Business Services Department.
The successful candidate will be required to assist fee earners in the Business Services Department with the day to day running of commercial property and dispute resolution files from start to finish.
Previous experience is preferred.
The candidate must have the following essential skills for the role:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
- A strong user knowledge of IT packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Be a team player focused on providing an exceptional service with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organisation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills communicating with clients, counsel and courts
Tasks will include the following:
- Pre and post completion work
- File opening and closing
- Liaising with clients and counsel
- Preparing bundles
- Reviewing Title Deeds
- Submitting Land Registry applications and SDLT returns
- Drafting/reviewing documents such as:
- Court documents
- Leases
- Deeds
- Contracts and Transfers
Remuneration is competitive and dependent upon experience.
Please get in touch if you would like more information on this role or send us your CV below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.
Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.