Residential Property Paralegal

at  Coodes Solicitors

Due to an influx of work an opportunity has arisen to join one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon as a Paralegal in the Residential Property department.
In this newly created role you will work in our Residential Property Department and become a key member of our busy established team taking the client on their journey from the initial instruction stage to Post-Completion.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS YOU NEED:

• Experience as a legal assistant or Paralegal (particularly in a property setting) will be advantageous but is not essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Capable of dealing with a broad caseload with multiple timelines
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Competent IT user with the wiliness to learn new systems (full training is provided)
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team

ABOUT US

Coodes LLP is one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon and the longest established firm in the region. With over 150 staff across 8 offices we provide legal advice across the entire spectrum of business and personal needs, delivered by highly-experienced lawyers with a dedicated and skilled support team.
Our Residential Property team is an multi award winning team and work throughout Cornwall and Devon providing a personal bespoke service to clients, combining the newest technology with traditional professional standards of personal attention and service.
Coodes has built a reputation over the last decade of being one of the most forward thinking firms by regional, if not, national standards and a number of our departments and lawyers are recognised as the leaders in the region. The firm has held the Investors in People standard for over 20 years and is an Investors in People Silver.

HOURS

This is a full time position. 35 hours a week Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00 however we welcome applications from candidates looking for alternative working arrangements.
Speculative candidates submitted through agencies we have not instructed will not be considered to be represented by that agency.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is foun

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Support the senior lawyer in all aspects of their caseload, with the appropriate supervision and training.
• Work across the entirety of a property matter from inception to post completion, to include drafting and preparing legal documentation, and seeing through to completion
• Assist other members of the wider team that may specialise in other residential property areas.
• Build relationships with our clients and contacts and explore opportunities for growth
• Dependent on experience, work towards managing a light case load of files and develop own knowledge and expertise

YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE IF:

• You are a graduate and are looking for career progression
• You have enthusiasm for working in residential property and want to join a team who are well established and respected in the market.
• You are a team worker and collaborative, but personally tenacious, organised, resilient and energetic.