A Legal 500 ranked firm in London iare seeking a Paralegal to join its growing Real Estate Finance (REF) department. Supported by a dedicated Banking team, this permanent position provides an excellent opportunity to work alongside fee-earners and clients within a busy and varied practice, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide general matter support and administrative assistance, including filing through Practice Evolve (the firm’s Practice Management System).
*Complete Companies House registrations.
*Assist in preparing and drafting legal documentation, including loan agreements, security documents, and other transactional materials.
*Support lawyers on key projects and day-to-day tasks.
*Draft, proofread, and amend legal agreements, advice notes, letters, and related documents.
*Conduct legal research and due diligence for banking transactions, including loan agreements, corporate finance, and real estate finance matters.
*Manage and organise client files, ensuring documentation is accurate and up to date.
*Assist with transactional closing processes from initial filing through to completion.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
*Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy.
*Possesses excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
*Exhibits strong administrative, organisational, and time-management abilities.
*Works effectively as a collaborative team member and confidently shares information across the wider team.
*Suited to a junior professional who is not planning to undertake LPC or SQE studies immediately.
*Previous experience within a legal Real Estate Finance team is desirable.
The Candidate
*Possess a minimum of 12 months experience in a Conveyancing role
*Have experience dealing with clients either face to face or over the phone
*Experience in dealing with Sale and Purchase transactions
*Have excellent attention to detail
*Have the ability to build strong client relationships
*Possess excellent interpersonal skills