Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Paralegal / Legal Secretary - Commercial Property

Location: Poole, Dorset
Salary: £26,000-£27,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

TeamJobs is delighted to be recruiting for a Paralegal / Legal Secretary to join a well-established and respected law firm within their Commercial Property Department. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive legal professional looking to develop their career in a busy and supportive environment.

The Role

Working alongside experienced solicitors, you will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support across a wide range of commercial property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, refinances, and development projects. You'll play a key role in ensuring transactions progress smoothly while delivering an exceptional level of service to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting solicitors with a variety of commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, refinances, and development matters.

• Drafting and preparing legal documents, including leases, licences, assignments, completion statements, and supporting documentation.

• Undertaking title investigations and reviewing Land Registry documentation.

• Carrying out property searches and reviewing search results.

• Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications and SDLT returns.

• Managing post-completion matters and ensuring key deadlines are met.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case management records.

• Liaising professionally with clients, lenders, surveyors, estate agents, local authorities, and other solicitors.

• Providing clients with regular updates and responding to routine enquiries.

• Opening new client files, completing AML and client due diligence checks, and ensuring compliance with firm procedures.

• Assisting with billing, file management, and general administrative support.

• Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations, anti-money laundering requirements, and data protection legislation.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential

• Previous experience in a Legal Secretary or Paralegal role, ideally within Commercial Property.

• A good understanding of commercial property transactions and procedures.

• Experience preparing Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

Desirable

• Experience drafting commercial leases and related property documentation.

• Knowledge of property finance transactions.

• Previous experience within a solicitors' practice.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary of £26,000-£27,000, depending on experience.

• Company pension scheme.

• Free on-site parking.

• Company social events.

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

• Genuine career progression within a growing Commercial Property team.

• Friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

If you're looking to build your career with a reputable law firm where your skills will be recognised and developed, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact TeamJobs for more information.

TJCOM