Job Description

Role:

Paralegal - Commercial Property

Reports to:

Department Manager

Office base:

Wigan, WN3 5BA

Hours:

35 hours per week, Mon - Fri

Are you a law graduate looking for an exciting, new opportunity?

Or are you already an experienced paralegal looking to accelerate your career?

What about working for a well-respected firm who genuinely cares about your career and development?

Come and work with our Commercial Property team and help our clients achieve their business goals and secure properties that are crucial for their operations!

The role:

The role involves supporting and assisting fee earners in progressing a varied caseload of Commercial Property transactions and, where appropriate, to deal with clients and their affairs in an effective and professional manner under direct supervision.

What makes this role great?

This role provides a dynamic and fulfilling career path, offering both professional and personal rewards.



The role involves a range of tasks such as drafting documents, conducting due diligence, coordinating transactions, and preparing completion statements. This variety keeps the work interesting and engaging.



You'll be involved in complex transactions, providing a sense of accomplishment when deals are successfully closed!



The nature of commercial property transactions demands a high level of detail-oriented work, giving you the opportunity to enhance and refine your analytical skills.



Commercial property is a continually evolving field and is integral to the economy, involving retail, office spaces, industrial properties, and large-scale developments, ensuring ongoing demand for skilled paralegals like you!



Please

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for details about our Commercial Property team.

About You:

Essential:-

5 GCSE's including English and Maths at C and above. Experience of admin duties Experience of answering the telephone Good standard of computer literacy Excellent communication skills at all levels, both face to face and over the telephone Organisation and time Management Skills

Desirable:-

A relavenant degree or working towards. Experience of using a Case Management system

Personality/Other Qualities

Discretion and ability to work in a confidential environment Pleasant, approachable, patient, polite Ability to work as part of a team


We also look for individuals who embody our brand values; approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient and supportive.

Why Stephensons?

Stephensons is an award winning, top 150 law firm with a strong commitment to the future growth and development of the business. With an ambitious mind set, yet approachable and down to earth attitude, Stephensons provides an exciting place for long term career development and progression. Whilst we do look for highly motivated and driven individuals, we also have a strong commitment to work life balance and flexibility.



Why not click here to see why you should come and work for us and here's a brief insight from our Managing Partner, Sean Joyce, into what we're all about at Stephensons.

What can we offer?

Flexibility! Our agile/hybrid way of working means you get to work from where you feel comfortable. You can work from home, and we have modern and comfortable offices in Wigan where you can spend time with your team. We are extremely flexible and have the utmost respect for your personal lives. There are no expectations on you to work long hours or to sacrifice your personal lives for work.

What else can we offer?

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to view details of our benefits package

Generous annual leave package which increases with service Salary sacrifice pension scheme Early monthly pay scheme Life Assurance Holiday sale & purchase scheme
Well-being package (financial, physical and mental health support) Free parking Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Will writing service
Season ticket & travel support Payroll giving scheme Social events & clubs Reward and recognition schemes Internal referral scheme Retail vouchers/cashback schemes Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme

* Service length conditions apply