Paralegal

Job Description

We are looking to attract Paralegals to join DWF, an award-winning global legal business, across our nationwide officesThe successful candidate will join our Real Estate Team within our Legal Advisory Division.The main function of this job is to support the operational functioning of the Real Estate Practice Area, providing a high standard of service delivery to both internal and external clients, in line with best practice and liaising with all fee earners withinthe group/area.You will proactively complete activities across a wide range of standardised work types, (either as individual tasks or as part of a broader project) spanning a range of Real Estate work types including (but not limited to) asset management, SDLT returns,Land Registry engagement, post completion work, due diligence. You will also support the delivery of more complex activities/escalations within the work types, requiring a more in-depth practice area knowledge.Typical duties will include drafting legal documents, document review exercises, liaising with clients and third parties in respect of transactions, where appropriate, managing electronic data sites including uploading and ordering documentation, providingpre and post completion support on transactional work areas, legal research and proof reading.Were offering you the opportunity to join a supportive and collegiate team and gain access to top level industry training. DWF have a unique approach to providing legal services and work with market leaders and the best in the industry, all whilst providinga supportive work environment where you will work collaboratively towards a shared vision.You will be learning from industry leading experts in a friendly and committed working environment and get involved in a variety of tasks. This role brings XWe are keen to hear from applicants who hold a law degree and 12 months prior experience of/ within the specific legal field/ technical skills set required to undertake the role, with a proven track record of success in terms of both financial results andclient service.If you are looking to develop and grow your professional expertise and enhance your career in a legal business that isnt afraid to challenge the norm and go beyond expectationsthen apply!Feel free to visit our website or contact our recruitment team further details about this vacancy or DWF in general.Benefits package and flexible working:We want you to feel valued and rewarded by your time at DWF. We understand the importance of offering you a reward package that goes beyond simply salary. Thats why, when you join DWF, youll be given a choice. You can pick from a range of benefits, allowingyou to build a package that suits your needs and lifestyle, as well as those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits (medical insurance, life insurance, pension and 25 days annual leave), we offer flexible benefits which include season ticketloans, gym memberships, health assessments, cycle to work, retail vouchers and a buy as you earn share scheme. You will also have access to additional wellbeing programs such as an online GP and an Employee Assistance Programme.DWF is a flexible business which has adopted a hybrid working model where our people enjoy a mix of home and office working. We believe that by operating in a hybrid way, our people enjoy the advantages of both office based collaboration and learning, aswell working from home. This way of working allows us to honour our commitment to being a responsible business, offer flexibility and better work life balance as well as ensuring we preserve the DWF culture and values. We welcome applications from people lookingfor a flexible and agile role and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.About DWFDWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services, operating across eight key sectors in over 30 global locations with over 4,000 people. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities. Thelegal market has changed profoundly in the last decade and the speed of change continues to increase. There is a clear and growing desire for legal services to be delivered in an easier and more efficient way. So weve listened to our clients and designeda range of services to meet these needs. Our vision is to deliver integrated legal and business services on a global scale through our three offerings; Legal Advisory, Mindcrest and Connected Services. Our ability to seamlessly combine any number of theseservices to deliver bespoke solutions for our clients is our key differentiator. This Integrated Legal Management approach delivers greater operational efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients. Without compromising on quality or service.Supporting your applicationOur recruitment process will comprise of interviews and, at times, a written exercise, an assessment day and/or a presentation. We want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you. Please make us aware any adjustments or additionalsupport we can provide beforehand or on the day.Note to recruitment agenciesWe hire the majority of our talent directly by our resourcing team or via referrals. On occasion, we will look for external support and will release vacancies to our recently reviewed Preferred Suppliers List. Speculative CVs sent by other agents or outsideof the agreed process will not be accepted and no recruitment fee will be applicable.