Paralegal - Property

To support the partners and associates in order to deliver the Property team strategy by providing a high quality and efficient administration service across a broad range of tasks and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in drafting a range of legal documents
• Reviewing and summarising legal and other documents
• Performing legal research and analysis including document disclosure exercises
• Supporting fee earners with the preparation of basic deeds based on precedents
• Organising site visits, client meetings, court dates as required
• Attending client meetings/calls with fee earners and taking notes
• Assist with the management and co-ordination of transactions from initial advice/instruction through to matter conclusion
• Updating the Client Relationship Management system
• Assisting with proof-reading and general file management (e.g. saving documents to the correct folders, etc.)
• Assisting with matter opening and the client take-on/CDD processes
• Assisting with monthly billing, WIP lists and processing expense claims and fee earner time entries
• Supporting the team's marketing and business development initiatives
• Carrying out additional supporting tasks and projects as may be delegated by the partners and associates
• Working flexibly as a team member with the department to ensure there is support cover throughout the working week to meet the client needs.
• Providing administration and support to fee earners as required
• Adhering to all policies, procedures and regulations as required

Qualifications

• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent, or has an academic degree
• Preferably having or working towards a legal or administrative qualification

Knowledge/skills/experience

• Experience in a similar role and professional environment preferable
• Confident user of technology and IT systems, to include MS Office and 365
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Willingness and the ability to learn and develop knowledge of the law
• Experience using a document management system is beneficial but not essential

Competencies

We would like you to have:

• Have a positive, enthusiastic and flexible approach
• Be responsible, disciplined, and have a methodical approach to tasks
• Show initiative and common sense
• Have the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise and organise tasks
• Be proactive and have a solution driven approach
• Enjoy being innovative, creative and working collaboratively with others

No sponsorship - must be Jersey resident