Leasing Paralegal
LegalVision
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Manchester • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Maintaining accurate matter information on our internal systems, including document management, time recording and AML checks;
- Precedent maintenance and other administrative tasks for the leasing practice group;
- Deal monitoring activities including regular communication with clients, landlord solicitors and other parties to progress lease deals, manage diaries, schedule meetings, coordinate document execution and distribution electronically and by post.
- Managing completion processes, including exchange of contracts and completion statements, SDLT calculations, coordinating searches, Land Registry applications and post-completion requirements.
Requirements
- A career paralegal. Work experience in customer-centric industries will also be valued.
- Interested in commercial leasing and general commercial law.
- Passionate about helping clients: You are dedicated to exceeding client expectations.
- Personable, empathetic and understanding: A friendly and professional demeanour, as this role will have client-facing elements.
- Tech savvy: You will be using our innovative in-house technology to assist clients.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills will complement this well.
- Cool and calm under pressure: The ability to effectively manage competing priorities and solve multiple problems quickly.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) plus contractual sick pay.
- Annual budget to spend on external learning and development.
- Regular team socials, drinks and meals.
- Paid volunteering, birthday, and parental leave.
- Vibrant office environment in Ancoats + WFH options.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
document managementtime recordingAML checksdeal monitoringSDLT calculationsLand Registry applicationscompletion processescontract exchangeadministrative tasksprecedent maintenance
Soft skills
customer-centricdedication to client expectationspersonableempatheticunderstandingattention to detailorganisational skillscalm under pressureproblem-solvingcommunication