Paralegal - Real Estate

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SHOOSMITHS LLP, The Park, City of Nottingham

Posted 3 days ago, 14 Sep | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Managing a high volume of matters for key clients, sometimes with short deadlines, pro-actively running your own transactional files on Landlord and Tenant related matters, straightforward acquisitions, disposals and estate management work

Providing a combination of legal and administrative support to the partners and other legal advisors. This will include:

Communicating effectively and confidently (in both written and verbal formats) with colleagues, clients and external solicitors to provide advice, negotiate transactions and deal with queries

Assisting with various other tasks as may be required from time to time

Excellent academics demonstrated by either a Law Degree, GDL, LPC or CILEX

Excellent client care (both internal and external clients), communication and presentations skills, with a friendly and solutions driven approach

Enthusiasm and drive with a positive, can-do attitude and an ability to adapt to change and new practices

High levels of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills, with a proactive, methodical and organised approach

Ability to prioritise and complete work effectively to ensure deadlines are met and to remain calm under pressure

A genuine team player with an ability to be flexible and to integrate and work within a team as well as taking responsibility for your own matters

Previous and recent experience as a real estate paralegal or similar experience gained within another high volume transactional practice area would be beneficial

Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve 'Platinum Standard' Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm., Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.