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Experienced Real Estate Paralegal

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Dentons

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Real Estate & Property
  • Milton Keynes

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1-2 years' real estate experience (preferably commercial real estate/retail);
  • Minimum of three A levels at grade B, or equivalent;
  • A qualification in law (Degree, Graduate Diploma in Law);
  • LPC, or equivalent (helpful but not essential);
  • Ability to handle a high volume of matters and to tight deadlines;
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office (especially Word, Excel and Outlook);
  • Ability to organise, prioritise, multi-task and work well under pressure and to tight deadlines;
  • Ability to work accurately with excellent attention to detail;
  • Demonstrate drive and initiative;
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to deal effectively with Partners and professionals across the firm;
  • An ability and willingness to be flexible;
  • Able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

  • Provision of legal services to a wide breadth of clients including the technical skills of drafting, negotiating, and advising;
  • Providing support to qualified fee earners in relation to their matters including drafting reports on title, reviewing replies to preliminary enquiries, and analysing search results;
  • Management of own caseload under supervision including effecting exchange and completion;
  • Assisting with due diligence and other RE project work;
  • Financial hygiene including time recording and billing;
  • Legal research.
  • It is essential that candidates are team players and committed to developing personally and professionally. A determination to deliver high-quality focused services to our internal and external clients is essential, as is maintaining and developing those client relationships.
  • Through newly established ways of working, including an increased emphasis on technological solutions, you will be supported in taking full ownership of some key tasks, giving you direct responsibility. Our approach is to create a supportive remote environment by working collaboratively as part of a team whilst also encouraging team members to operate with a degree of independence.
  • You will work closely with other members of this dedicated team as well as with our MKRE team, legal service areas, project management team and with clients. The team has a strong teamwork ethic and a first-class internal and external client management approach.
  • Successful candidates will be people with energy and enthusiasm, working hard to provide the highest levels of service whilst at the same time valuing having fun being part of a supportive and collegiate team.

FAQs

What type of experience is required for the Experienced Real Estate Paralegal position?

A minimum of 1-2 years' real estate experience is required, preferably in commercial real estate or retail.

What educational qualifications are needed for applicants?

Candidates must have a minimum of three A levels at grade B or equivalent, and a qualification in law such as a Degree or Graduate Diploma in Law. An LPC or equivalent is helpful but not essential.

What key skills are necessary for this role?

Key skills required include handling a high volume of matters under tight deadlines, excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook), strong organizational skills, attention to detail, good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly and effectively in a team.

Will I be required to manage my own caseload?

Yes, successful candidates will manage their own caseload under supervision, which includes tasks such as effecting exchange and completion.

Is the work environment supportive and collaborative?

Yes, the position promotes a supportive remote environment with an emphasis on collaboration within the team while encouraging a degree of independence.

What are some of the tasks I will be expected to perform?

Tasks include drafting reports on title, reviewing replies to preliminary inquiries, analyzing search results, assisting with due diligence, managing financial hygiene, time recording, and legal research.

What qualities are important for success in this role?

Successful candidates should exhibit energy, enthusiasm, a determination to deliver high-quality services, good client relationship management, and a supportive attitude towards team members.

Will I have opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the role emphasizes personal and professional development, as well as taking ownership of key tasks with support from the team.

What is the team dynamic like?

The team has a strong teamwork ethic, focusing on delivering first-class client management while also ensuring that team members enjoy a fun and supportive work environment.

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Dentons is the world's largest global law firm, delivering quality and value to clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner and recognized by prominent business and legal publications for its innovations in client service, including founding Dentons Global Advisors. Dentons'​ polycentric approach and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client interests in the communities in which we live and work.