Construction Paralegal

Established London law firm are seeking a Construction Paralegal to join their expanding Construction Team, directly supporting key Fee-Earners. This role would be well suited to candidates with Training Contracts. This will be an initial 6-12 Month FTC. 

Salary on offer up to £35,000
Hours are 9:30-5:30 with hybrid working (2 days remote)
Opportunity to work in a fantastic Construction Team in a Prestigious Firm

You will ideally have Construction experience gained from a recognised law firm. Previous experience in Commercial Real Estate/Development will also be considered. Candidates will assist in the preparation of legal documents, proofreading, liaising with clients and will work in a team of experienced Lawyers.

Responsibilities as a Paralegal:

• Conduct research and communicate findings to Partners and other Fee Earners
• Track projects, tasks assignments and reports to ensure they are running within set timescales
• Liaise with clients in person, by telephone and in writing, offering clear and concise information
• Arrange meetings and chase parties for information and follow up on case matters
• Prepare and draft legal documentation for sign off
• Proofread documents on behalf of other Fee Earners
• Write letters and emails to clients
• Scheduling of large volumes of documents received as part of a transaction

Requirements as a Paralegal:

• Previous Construction experience in a Paralegal role is ideal
• Experience of working within a Real Estate/Development department would be advantageous
• Competent on all MS Office packages
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to pick up new systems and procedures quickly
• Experience using DocuSign