Legal Secretary / Paralegal

Legal Secretary / Paralegal – Commercial Property - York - Salary c£30k CLD Recruitment are working with a well-established law firm who are looking to recruit a Legal Secretary / Paralegal to join their busy Commercial Property team.

Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Paralegal looking to develop their career within Commercial Property.
The role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to the team, whilst also becoming involved in more substantive legal work and developing your own caseload with training and support from experienced fee earners.
The Role Working closely with the Head of Department and wider Commercial Property team, your responsibilities will include:
Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Commercial Property team
Supporting fee earners with a variety of commercial property transactions
Assisting with property acquisitions and disposals, lease negotiations, development agreements and secured lending transactions
Drafting legal documents and correspondence under the supervision of qualified fee earners
Assisting with reviewing documentation and undertaking due diligence
Supporting transactions from initial instruction through to completion
Liaising with clients, agents, solicitors and other third parties
Assisting with and, where appropriate, managing your own caseload
Reviewing and organising client and case documentation
Preparing invoices and case-related financial records
Assisting with the distribution of funds where required
Managing correspondence, filing and client documentation
Providing diary management and general administrative support
Handling telephone calls and communicating professionally with clients and third parties
Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring a high standard of client care
Working as part of the wider team to ensure matters progress efficiently and deadlines are met
About You The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience within a legal environment, ideally gained within a Legal Secretarial, Legal Assistant or Paralegal position.
We are particularly interested in candidates who are keen to develop their career and take on greater responsibility within Commercial Property.
You will ideally have:
Previous experience working within a legal environment
Strong legal secretarial or paralegal experience
Excellent typing and document production skills
Strong written English, grammar and spelling
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Strong communication and client service skills
A professional and discreet approach when handling confidential information
The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
A genuine interest in developing your knowledge of Commercial Property
Experience using Partners for Windows or another legal case management system would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Apply? This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional Legal Secretary position, but may not yet have the experience to step straight into a fully fee-earning Paralegal role.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain valuable Commercial Property experience, become involved in legal transactions and develop their responsibilities over time, with training and support provided by the team. xrexnqw
Whether you are an experienced Legal Secretary looking to progress into a Paralegal role, or an existing Paralegal looking for your next opportunity within Commercial Property, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration.