Our client is seeking a paralegal to join their team. 

To support the partners and associates in order to deliver the Property team strategy by providing a high quality and efficient administration service across a broad range of tasks and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in drafting a range of legal documents 
• Reviewing and summarising legal and other documents 
• Performing legal research and analysis including document disclosure exercises
• Supporting fee earners with the preparation of basic deeds based on precedents
• Organising site visits, client meetings, court dates as required
• Attending client meetings/calls with fee earners and taking notes
• Assist with the management and co-ordination of transactions from initial advice/instruction through to matter conclusion
• Updating the Client Relationship Management system
• Assisting with proof-reading and general file management (e.g. saving documents to the correct folders, etc.)
• Assisting with matter opening and the client take-on/CDD processes

Qualifications

• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent, or has an academic degree
• Preferably having or working towards a legal or administrative qualification

Knowledge/skills/experience

• Experience in a similar role and professional environment preferable
• Confident user of technology and IT systems, to include MS Office and 365
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Willingness and the ability to learn and develop knowledge of the law
• Experience using a document management system is beneficial but not essential

For more information, please contact Ben on 707811 or email your CV to jobs@excel-recruitment.com