Paralegal

at  DMH Stallard

Closing date:

31/03/2025
Term:

Permanent
Working hours:

Full-time (9.15 - 5.15)
Department:
Real Estate
Location:

Guildford
The firm
DMH Stallard is an award winning South East law, Legal 100 firm with offices in London, Brighton, Gatwick, Guilford, Horsham and Hassocks. DMH Stallard has grown rapidly since it was established in 1970, and has a headcount of approx 380. Our firm provides a comprehensive range of commercial, dispute resolution and litigation, employment, cyber security and cyber-crime, corporate, intellectual property, real estate and technology, media and telecoms advice to both businesses and individuals. Our clients, our people and our professional networks are the keys to our success.
The department
Our Real Estate Team handle all manner of residential and commercial property-related matters from Landlord and Tenant to Construction and Development, Asset Management, Utilities, Conveyancing and Property Finance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Previous residential property experience is preferred, but all candidates will be considered.
• Knowledge of property legislation and relevant case law.
• Able to effectively manage a busy caseload and their time to achieve client and internal deadlines.
• Understanding the importance of client care with an ability to deal with a wide range of clients with differing objectives including being able to understand the commercial objectives of the client.
• Able to work within a team and provide support to Associates and Partners as appropriate.
• Confident Excel skills.
• Competent IT skills including Outlook, Word, Digital Dictation and time recording systems.
• Ability to draft documentation with attention to detail.
• Understanding of the strategy and vision of the firm.
• Communicate effectively with clients, in writing, over the telephone and in meetings.
• Convey technical legal information in an effective and accessible way.

JOB PURPOSE:

• Legal Executive or Paralegal required to undertake a wide variety of residential property matters.
• To operate as an effective member of the Guildford real estate team, working on a variety of residential property transactions to include acquisitions and disposals, as well as plot sales.
• The individual is expected to develop good working relationships with clients and other team members.
• Achieve the targets as defined by the Group Head/Head of Department, including contribution, hours and fees.