This role is to work as part of the Portfolio Management team, which is a well-established national team of junior fee-earners who support our national Real Estate group.
Our Real Estate group covers every aspect of commercial real estate work including development, investment, asset management, funding, construction, landlord and tenant, planning and environmental and dispute resolution. Clients include property management and development companies, health trusts and government bodies (local and central), owner occupiers and institutions, both in the UK and overseas.
The team also has a proven record in paralegal progression. We very much value and see our Portfolio Management team as our "incubation hub" for future talent and have in the last 12 months alone, seen 4 former paralegals formally qualify as solicitors with the assistance of professional development funding and mentoring from within the team and wider group.
Main Responsibilities The Paralegal opportunity is an extremely varied role which sees you work across the national Real Estate group. You will have the opportunity to own your own files and interact with clients.
As a Paralegal, your work will include the preparation of title and lease reports, legal forms, land registry and SDLT/LBTT, break notices, simple planning documents, lease and other L&T documentation drafting and negotiation as well as general assistance to fee earners on a variety of client matters and general support.
Ideal Candidate Excellent academics including a 2.1 degree or better.A genuine interest in the law and property.Experience in Commercial Property is not essential but would be advantageous.Excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to produce work to a high standard.Confident with an ability to build strong relationships with clients (internal and external) and third-party contacts at all levels.Must be flexible, organised, and self-motivated team player who is able to work within the team to achieve common goals.Must be able to work under pressure to meet required deadlines.About DACB We're a leading international legal business with over 3,000 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We're market leaders in insurance, health and real estate but with a full-service offering, including growing Financial Services and Tech capabilities. We represent a wide range of clients – from household names to government departments and NHS bodies.
We are a fast-growing international business with offices around the globe. In addition to our 11 UK offices, we also have offices in Dublin, Madrid, Paris, Milan, Rome, Singapore, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Miami, plus a broad network of affiliations across the globe.
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