- Location
- Nottingham
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
Description
Paralegal - Commercial Property (Networks)
Department: Networks - Commercial Property
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Nottingham
Reporting To: Jay Atubra
Description
We are currently recruiting for our Networks (Comm Prop) team in our Geldards Nottingham office. This is a unique role based within a niche and exciting area of practice, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to work with a large national client.
This role is an opportunity to work as a Paralegal who has a real impact on the wider team and the clients that we work with. Based in a supportive and collaborative team of Paralegals, supported by solicitors of all levels (including our fantastic Partner Jay Atubra) you will have the chance to take full responsibility for a caseload, interact directly with the client and take on the challenge of working a file throughout the file lifecycle, from opening to closure.
Due to the importance that this team places on team work and support, the role is based in the office Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm) to allow you the opportunity to make the most of the team around you, and work in a more collaborative environment. This means that you get a chance to kick start your career surrounded by like minded individuals with a variety of social events and gatherings to get involved in.
At Geldards we care about the continuing development of our colleagues, and you will have the opportunity to participate in inhouse training as well as other courses to further develop your skills and expertise. We adopt an open and friendly culture and we're always looking for ways to develop our team, whether to Senior Paralegal or beyond.
Duties include
- Processing conveyancing procedures related to client matters using the Case Management System with guidance from Team Manager and other colleagues, through to completion.
- Liaising with clients in a number of ways, particularly over the phone to build long lasting working relationships with the client
- To deal courteously and promptly with any instructions or queries arising.
- To prepare any relevant legal documentation relating to the transaction.
- Be prepared to gain an understanding of client specific structures and working practices.
- Any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and post.
What you will need
- Law Degree
- Always work in a cross functional manner as is necessary to meet the Company goals.
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Ability to manage large caseload and to work under pressure with high attention to detail
- Strong team player with the ability to use initiative and be self-motivated
- Good personal organisation skills and ability to adhere to time limits and prioritise work
- Ability to project a professional image and to deal confidently with clients
In Return
In return you will have the opportunity to develop your career within our high ranked Networks team based in our Nottingham offices and will be paid a competitive salary (dependent on experience) as well as qualifying for other benefits such as a day of for your birthday and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- 35 hour working week - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days for additional years of service)
- A day off on your birthday each year (or closest working day)
- Life Assurance (x3 times salary)
- Pensions Scheme (Legal and General)
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme Telephone Line
- Salary Sacrifice Options (Including Cycle to Work Scheme, additional pension contributions and annual leave purchase options)
- Staff Legal Services Discounts
- Working in a team that is consistently reviewing the best ways to develop and train and help you to achieve your goals
If you would like to have a confidential discussion with regards to your career and your next move, or have any questions please feel free to contact [email protected].
We are committed to ensuring that the organisation removes any unnecessary barriers to the employment of any individual. We recognise that when you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity having some form of reasonable adjustment, whether physical or extra time for written tasks for example can allow you the opportunity to compete on equal terms. If you are subsequently invited for an interview, are there any adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to make it better or more accessible to you? If so, please feel free to let us know!
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