Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Commercial Property - Junior Paralegal Location: Rowan House, Barnett Way, Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3RT Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm with 1 hour lunch Salary: Competitive Davies and Partners Solicitors is a well-established law firm with over 30 years’ experience. It has a national reputation for excellence in the Property sector and strength in depth in a wide selection of other legal services for businesses & individuals. There are 5 offices in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Devon and Gloucester. Job Purpose To provide support to the fee earners within the Commercial Property department in Gloucester with day to day running of Commercial Property related transactions with a view to progressively taking on more responsibility for transactional files. Full training and support will be given. Key Duties and Responsibilities Opening new files as and when instructed and ensuring files are kept tidy and up-to-date and closing and archiving files when matter is completed. Checking nil balance with Accounts and archiving files Preparing and typing own correspondence by email or letter to clients (checking with the Fee Earner for more complex correspondence) Preparing basic transactional documents Photocopying of large plans and other documents Providing assistance and gathering information from clients and external solicitors by giving and receiving up to date information as and when appropriate Chasing and following up on information needed to progress transactions Identifying the urgency of phone calls and ensuring messages are brought to the attention of the appropriate fee earner Preparing engrossment documents Preparing first drafts of basic Transfer documents and similar documents Administrative preparation of files for completion including obtaining redemption figures, preparing completion statements, undertaking pre completion searches and other preparatory pre completion tasks Updating client identity information, databases and directories as appropriate Preparation of SDLT forms for submission to HMRC Preparation of forms for submission to The Land Registry and submission using online portal Commissioning property related searches Administrative support for client seminars and team meetings Attending client meetings with senior staff Providing telephone assistance to clients and advising on straightforward procedural matters including verification of bank details. Requirements A Levels or equivalent and at least GCSE Level 4 (Grade C) or above in Maths and English (Essential) Relevant Law Degree (desirable) Specific knowledge and experience of Commercial Property (desirable) Compliance As part of our compliance procedures, applicants are asked to note that: references will be followed up. all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily. proof of identity and (where applicable) qualifications will be required. reference requests will ask specifically whether the applicant has ever been subject to any proceedings/complaints initiated by the Law Society or any other professional body. appropriate suitability checks may be required prior to confirmation of appointment. This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role will require applicants who are offered employment to be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Equal Opportunities Davies and Partners Solicitors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable national laws. Davies and Partners Solicitors complies with applicable national laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. You may also have experience in the following: Commercial Property, Property Law, Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Administrative Support, Administrator, Legal Executive, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Law Graduate, Legal Graduate, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
Job InfoJob Title:Commercial Property - Junior ParalegalCompany:CV-LibraryLocation:Gloucester, GloucestershireSalary:CompetitivePosted:Closes:May 11th 2025Sector:LegalContract:PermanentHours:Full Time
