Property Paralegal

Do you want to flourish in a forward-thinking, straight-talking environment? Do you want a role in a successful team where you will be surrounded by passionate problem solvers? Why wouldn’t you?

The Role

The main function of this job is to support the operational functioning of the Real Estate Practice Area, providing a high standard of service delivery to both internal and external clients, in line with best practice and liaising with all fee earners within the group/area.

Key Skills & Experience

Personality fit is absolutely key in this role and our successful candidate will be a personable, enthusiastic and confident individual with excellent client management skills. They will have completed their undergraduate degree. They will also demonstrate the following attributes:

• Excellent commercial acumen
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to forging strong working relationships with our clients
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify those areas where they need to seek help or advice from colleagues
• An organised, methodical and proactive approach in managing time, work priorities and deadlines
• A strong team working ethic
• Good IT skills, ideally including previous experience of working with a case management system
• Discretion and professionalism at all times
• Calm under pressure and able to operate efficiently in a fast-paced and demanding working environment
• Ability to proactively chase matters when required and regularly report (externally to the clients and internally for management purposes) to ensure that the client is always updated
• Demonstrate quick response times

We are keen to hear from applicants who hold a law degree and 6 months’ prior experience of/ within the specific legal field/ technical skills set required to undertake the role, with a proven track record of success in terms of both financial results and client service.

Next Steps:
Please submit your application or speak to a specialist consultant from the Abacus team on 0044 (0) 28 9031 3157 for a confidential discussion. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 4 business hours.
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