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Shoosmiths

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Leeds

AI generated summary

  • You should have recent real estate paralegal experience, a law degree or LPC/ILEX, excellent communication, attention to detail, IT skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team.
  • You will manage client files, handle acquisitions and disposals, communicate with clients and solicitors, assist with large transactions, and prepare reports and schedules.

Requirements

  • Previous and recent experience as a real estate paralegal or similar experience gained within another transactional practice area would be beneficial
  • Law Degree, LPC or ILEX
  • Excellent client care (both internal and external) and communication skills, with a friendly and solutions driven approach
  • Self-confidence, initiative and the ability to grasp things quickly and easily
  • Enthusiasm and drive with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Proficient in IT
  • High levels of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail, with a methodical and organised approach
  • Flexibility in adapting to change, new practices
  • Remaining calm under pressure
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Ability to prioritise and complete work effectively to ensure all deadlines are met
  • Ability to integrate and work within a team as well as taking responsibility for your own matters

Responsibilities

  • Managing a number of client files, running own transactional files on Landlord and Tenant related matters, straightforward acquisitions, disposals and estate management work
  • Managing a high volume of matters for key clients, sometimes with short deadlines
  • Recording time and working towards billing targets
  • Communicating effectively and confidently with clients and external solicitors (both written and verbal) to provide advice, negotiate transactions and deal with queries in relation to both post-completion work and own matters
  • Assisting on large portfolio transactions, preparing title packs, disclosure bundles and setting up and uploading information into data rooms
  • Completing property reports and schedules
  • Assisting with various other tasks as required

FAQs

What is the role of a paralegal in the Real Estate team at Shoosmiths?

The paralegal in the Real Estate team will manage client files, run transactional matters related to Landlord and Tenant issues, handle acquisitions, disposals, estate management work, and assist with large portfolio transactions. They will also be responsible for communication with clients and external solicitors, preparing relevant documents, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.

What qualifications are required for this paralegal position?

Candidates are expected to have a Law Degree, LPC or ILEX, along with previous and recent experience as a real estate paralegal or similar experience in another transactional practice area.

What skills are essential for a successful candidate?

Essential skills include excellent client care and communication abilities, self-confidence, initiative, a positive attitude, proficiency in IT, high attention to detail, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and effective prioritisation skills.

What type of clients does the Real Estate group work with?

The Real Estate group advises a diverse array of clients including commercial and residential developers, investors, major corporate occupiers, and banks/funders.

How does Shoosmiths support their employees' welfare?

Shoosmiths offers an outstanding benefits package that complements competitive salaries, focusing on rewarding staff for their commitment through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits, and encourages a supportive work environment.

How does the firm promote diversity and inclusion?

Shoosmiths is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects various backgrounds and talents. They ensure a supportive and inclusive workplace and advocate for equality regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.

What is the work environment like at Shoosmiths?

Shoosmiths fosters a great working environment that emphasizes excellence, innovation, teamwork, and the opportunity for employees to be their authentic selves within supportive teams.

How important is IT proficiency in this role?

IT proficiency is important as the paralegal will need to manage documents, prepare reports, and maintain client records using various software tools, which requires competency in computer applications.

Is there a focus on billable hours in this position?

Yes, the paralegal will be responsible for recording time and working towards billing targets, indicating that there is an emphasis on achieving billable hours.

What opportunities for growth does Shoosmiths offer its paralegals?

While the specific career progression paths aren't described, Shoosmiths' commitment to excellence and support for employee development typically offers opportunities for advancement within the firm based on performance and experience.

Shoosmiths

The law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and for our ability to focus on what matters.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1845
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. We’ve won prestigious industry awards, such as ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at the Legal Business Awards 2022, ‘Legal Team of the Year’ at the Estates Gazette Awards 2022 and have been recognised for being the most active law firm advising on corporate transactions across the UK (Experian, 2022). Our innovative approach is also embodied in our non-legal solutions for clients, which complement our technical legal expertise. We also believe in supporting the communities in which we operate, and are firmly on our ESG journey, with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validating near-term science-based emissions reduction targets, and launching our grant-making body ‘The Shoosmiths Foundation’.

Culture & Values

  • Focusing On What Matters

  • Delivering Together

  • Making a Difference

  • Being Ourselves