Paralegal - Commercial Property (Networks)

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

• To deal with own caseload and processing conveyancing procedures, including Bilateral Matters, IDNO only matters and DNO only queries with guidance from Team Manager and other colleagues.


• To actively chase own files.


• To work in accordance with individual and team financial cost targets.


• To be a point of contact for IDNO's, Agents and DNO's via telephone and email.


• To deal courteously and promptly with any instructions or queries arising.


• To prepare any relevant legal documentation relating to the transactions.


• Demonstrate a level of knowledge and skill corresponding with experience.


• Be prepared to gain an understanding of the teams clients, the industry structure, and working practices.


• Any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and post.
  
  A law degree or other relevant qualification, which may include experience of working in a legal role.


• Ability to communicate confidently with both clients and all department levels across the Firm.


• Must be computer literate.


• Ability to prioritise, meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.


• High attention to detail and accuracy is essential.


• Must be able to work as part of a team as well as to use own initiative.


• Project a professional image at all times., 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!
  
  Established over 100 years ago in Wales, we are a strong and successful full-service national law firm.

From our offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London, our team of over 320 talented individuals support a broad range of clients throughout the UK, Europe and Internationally.
At our core, we are an open and friendly business with an unshakeable integrity. Our strength lies in our ability to nurture technically gifted, committed and responsible individuals. We aim to develop long term, mutually beneficial relationships with all our clients.
We deliver quality legal advice and seek to continuously improve our service by setting aspirational goals that underpin our everyday work. More effective working practices, including the use of innovative technology, and rigorous environmental targets are just some of the ways that we will continue to deliver an excellent service to both longstanding and new clients alike.
We offer high quality and practical legal advice to a broad range of private and public sector organisations including, local authorities, public bodies, charities, and government agencies as well as private individuals and families.

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