Paralegal - Real Estate - Norwich

What does the role involve?

We need a paralegal to join the Real Estate team in Norwich. We are looking for someone who is able to undertake a broad range of work as an integral part of the Real Estate team, which will include managing your own smaller transactions and dealing with clients with close supervision and guidance, as well as supporting the team delivering larger transactions, which may be cross office and multi – discipline.

The tasks to be undertaken include:

• development work (excluding construction) with a specific emphasis on large scale residential led projects

• general property management including:-

• deeds of variations to leases and transfers

• licences for alterations

• wayleaves

• deeds of easement

• substation transfers and leases

• statutory highway agreements property due diligence

• support in connection with high value and complex affordable housing transactions

Client base

The client base will be national and international housing developers

Why should I apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking to further their experience in a prestigious national law firm. You will work in a busy and demanding environment with a great variety of work and opportunities for development. The

firm is rated as first tier in the Legal 500 directory, and Chambers directory, for real estate work in Norwich. Mills & Reeve LLP has been listed as one of the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For, for the last 18 years. Mills & Reeve was named as one of the top law firms in the UK for fifth year running by RollonFriday

What experience is required?

We would be pleased to receive applications from paralegals with experience in commercial and/or residential real estate work gained in a large regional or City law firm.

What skills and attributes would I need?

• Ideally have experience in commercial property and prior work experience as a paralegal

• Good academics minimum 2:2 degree and 3 A levels grade C or above (or equivalents)

• Good document management skills and organisation.

• Excellent written English and ability to produce clear, logical drafting.

• Attention to detail.

• Good time and paper management skills.

• Ability to work to deadlines with commitment and enthusiasm

• Ability to build relationships with clients, potential clients and multipliers.

• Listening and questioning skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and team skills.

• Good IT skills.

• Flexible in approach.

• Hard working.

• Pro-active.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• An ability to understand the environment that clients work in.

• An ability to assimilate a lot of information quickly and focus on the key issues.

• Good time and file management skills to enable you to juggle multiple matters.

• Dedication to providing outstanding client service.

• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

• An enthusiasm and willingness to work as part of a team.

Who would I be working with?

The successful candidate will be working with partner, David Roberts, principal associate, Zoe Cooke, and their team.

Pre-employment screening  

Please note that, in the event that we make an offer of employment, we will conduct pre-employment screening that includes checks relating to your professional and academic qualifications, references from previous employers, your eligibility to work in the UK and any disciplinary history recorded with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). You will also be required to complete a self-declaration to access your character and suitability.

Disclosure and barring service check

This post is also subject to a satisfactory response from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.