Job Description

Paralegal

Commercial Property

Hanley

Full Time - Permanent

We are looking for a proficient Commercial Property Paralegal to join our thriving team and help us deliver exceptional legal services to our clients.

As a key member of our Commercial Property department, you'll support lawyers on a full caseload, gain hands-on experience in a range of property transactions, and have opportunities to develop your own case load as your expertise grows.

Who Are Talbots Law?

Talbots Law is proud to be an Employee-Owned Company and a member of the EOA. We were the first Employee-Owned Law Firm in the West Midlands.

Talbots is a Values led Company with a shared vision of "Working every day to be the best" for our people, our clients, and for our communities.

We are passionate about people being the best that they can be. We do this by providing a comprehensive package of high-quality Company benefits and rewards.

The Company is committed to the Real Living Wage Foundation and we also hold the Disability Confident accreditation.

Competitive salaries with annual review.

Annual tax-freeprofit-share.
25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards.

Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees).

Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary).

Enhanced Company Sick Pay.

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programmes.

Perkbox employee rewards & benefits platform.

Medicash Health Cash Plan.

Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision.

Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees).

Salary Sacrifice schemes.

Established Company progression framework.

Career progression plans (including financial / mentoring support towards professional qualifications where desired).

Social events programme with larger event invitations extended to partners & families.

Company gifts for celebrations and special life events.

Commitment to charitable initiatives (currently main corporate sponsor of Acorns Children's Hospice).

What the job involves:

Assist with a wide variety of commercial property transactions including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, freehold and leasehold matters

Draft and review legal documents and transaction reports

Manage post-completion tasks such as SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications

Liaise with clients, lenders, and third parties to deliver exceptional client care

Develop proficiency in case management systems and legal processes

Support the team with day-to-day administration, time management, and client communications

What you need:

Minimum 12 months' experience in a similar role within a Commercial Property team

Practical knowledge of property transactions from inception to completion including sale/purchase/re-mortgage/freehold/leasehold transactions

Whilst commercial property experience is advantageous, we will consider applicants with a solid grounding in relevant residential property matters

Excellent organisation, accuracy, and time management skills

Proactive, self-motivated approach with a passion for client care

Effective communication skills - both written and verbal

IT proficiency, including MS Office and legal case management systems (desirable)

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply today by sending your CV to careers@talbotslaw.co.uk.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 24,043.09 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Private medical insurance Profit sharing Referral programme
Application question(s):

What are your salary expectations for this position? What is your current notice period? Please provide your full home address. Are you looking for Full time or Part Time positions? What working hours would this be? How long would the commute take you to this office? Which computer programmes / software are you familiar with? Do you have any planned holidays in the next 12 months, or other commitments we should be aware of?
Work Location: In person