Real Estate Paralegal/Senior Paralegal-Hybrid Working

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Real Estate Paralegal/Senior Paralegal - Hybrid WorkingLocation: SheffieldSalary: £24,000 - £40,000Contract: Full Time, PermanentAbout the Firm & Role:Our client is a Future Facing firm. With 75 offices in 43 countries and 4,800+ lawyers worldwide, they combine deep sector understanding with a global overview. They are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing newand better ways of delivering legal services. Their bold approach to a changing future ensures that they nurture employees and recruit top talent.The role is to support the UK Real Estate team who provide advice in property investment and development, planning and disputes and our clients include large development companies, banks, pension funds, private investors and retail funds. Paralegal/Senior Paralegal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:* Managing a busy caseload of transactions, for example dealing with short term leases, licences to occupy, licences to assign, licences for alterations, surrenders, deeds of variation/easement and rent reviews;* Managing straightforward purchases and sales (including auction sales and residential plot sales) and supporting larger / complex / portfolio purchases and sales, including the routine project management, title and tenancy diligence and preparation for completion;* Carrying out title and occupational lease review exercises and preparing/assisting with the preparation of reports/certificates of title;* Assisting with file opening procedures including preparing first draft of retainer letter and ensuring compliance with money laundering regulations;* Set up and management of data rooms;* Assistance with completion and post-completion registrations, forms, filing and client signing / reporting requirements.About you:We are looking for a Real Estate Paralegal or Senior Paralegal, with experience of working within a Real Estate legal environment. You will have a keen eye for detail with the ability to use your initiative whilst working on multiple tasks. You will have excellentorganisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise conflicting deadlines. You must be an enthusiastic individual with a strong academic background. Exceptional communication skills are also necessary, as is the ability to work well ina team.A degree in law or equivalent qualification is preferred, but not essential. Alternatively, you may be working towards CILEX qualification.Benefits:* 25 days holiday, rising to 28 days in line with service* Holiday exchange scheme* Private Medical Insurance* Life Assurance* Income Protection* Pension Scheme* Parental leave packages* A Cycle to Work scheme* Emergency Backup Care (for childcare needs)* An Employee Assistance Programme* Subsidised gym membership* Health assessments at Nuffield Hospitals* Interest free season ticket loans* Loyalty awards every five years* A payroll giving scheme* A referral scheme paying up to GBP 5,000 for each new hire* Study assistance* Taxi costs if you work lateHow to apply:If this vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Ross Roberts who is managing this vacancy, call for a confidential discussion.Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities Visit our jobs page at jobs