Real Estate Finance Paralegal

We are looking for a Real Estate Finance Paralegal to join a reputable Partner in central London.

This position involves general administrative work including, but not limited to, file opening, companies house applications, land registry applications, liaising with clients, producing client care letters, engagement letters and much more.

The ideal candidate will be a recent LPC graduate with a minimum 2.1 classification, passion for law and progressing their career alongside a reputable partner.

This position offers an excellent foundation for junior lawyers starting out their legal career.

Responsibilities:

• General administration and support
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Making effective use of information and case management/filing systems (whether electronic or hard copy), including storing and retrieving information
• Assisting with file opening and the financial management of matters
• Taking detailed instructions from fee earners and providing regular updates on progress
• Interacting with clients directly, under supervision
• Managing case timelines and key deadlines

What we're looking for

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Diligent and hard-working
• Strong attention to detail
• You will be able to work independently and manage your time effectively in order to hit deadlines
• You will be a team player and be willing to help colleagues appropriately
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your workload
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook is required
• You will have a strong academic background and a degree in law or completion of the law conversion course

We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangement and opportunity to work closely with a reputable Real Estate Finance Partner.

About us

gunnercooke LLP is a Top 50 law firm with recognition across 28 disciplines and over 50 individually ranked lawyers. Having launched in 2010, the firm has grown to over 450 solicitors, including 360+ Partners.

With a national and international presence, the firm has offices throughout the UK, Scotland, Germany, and the US. Our purpose is simple; to deliver a positive impact for our clients, provide a better life for our people and to leave a better world than we found.

The firm’s innovative ‘revenue share’ model has helped to reshape the way that the law is practiced in the UK. Each Partner runs his or her own practice within the firm. This quasi-autonomous structure provides Partners with the freedom to work only with the clients they truly want to work with, charging fees that are commercially viable for both the Partner and the client.

Please click 'Apply' or submit your CV and covering letter to vacancies@gunnercooke.com