Job Description
Commercial Property Paralegal – Leicester – £24,000 to £28,000 – Excellent Quality Work
The Firm
This opportunity sits with a highly regarded regional law firm known for delivering excellent quality work for businesses and individuals across the UK. The firm has built a strong reputation for combining high-level legal expertise with a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture. Lawyers here come from a range of respected regional and City backgrounds, creating an environment where junior staff can learn quickly and develop their careers. It is also consistently recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK, with a strong focus on career progression, wellbeing and long-term development.
The Role
- Join a well regarded Commercial Property team supporting fee earners on a wide variety of transactional matters
- Draft letters, basic legal documentation and client correspondence under supervision
- Assist with preparing and completing legal forms and property documentation
- Undertake legal research to support ongoing matters and transactions
- Prepare document bundles and assist with matter organisation for fee earners
- Liaise with clients via telephone and email in a professional and responsive manner
- Attend client meetings and assist with note taking where required
- Manage client and matter files including file opening, client care documentation and archiving
- Assist with general team administration including coordinating seminars or events
- Provide day-to-day support to ensure transactions progress efficiently
- Are you currently working within Commercial Property and looking for a role where you can gain broader exposure to high quality matters while continuing to develop your legal career?
- For the right candidate there is genuine potential for the firm to support your development through the SQE while you continue to build practical experience within a busy and highly respected team
You- Experience working within Commercial Property in a legal environment
- Ideally experience in commercial property as a Legal Secretary, Assistant or Paralegal
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage tasks efficiently
- Confident using Microsoft Office and standard office systems
- Highly organised with strong time management skills
- Comfortable communicating with colleagues and clients
- A proactive and motivated individual with a strong commitment to learning
- Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Are you looking for a firm where you can genuinely develop your career, learn from experienced lawyers and build the foundations for qualification?
Benefits- Potential SQE support for suitable candidates
- Profit share scheme and discretionary bonus
- 25 days annual leave
- Comprehensive private medical cover
- One paid charity day each year
- Employee discount platform
- A firm-wide wellbeing calendar with regular events and initiatives
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers from regional and City firm backgrounds
If you're looking for the next step in your Commercial Property career and want to join a firm known for excellent quality work and genuine development opportunities, this could be the move that elevates your career. Apply online or speak directly with Toby Ryan at QED Legal for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.