DF Legal LLP is a High Street law firm with offices across Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.
We have clients based across the country, we cover many areas of law and are passionate about our team.
We are professional, customer-centric, and our goal is to to grow our team organically to ensure we retain the friendly down to earth approach we are known for.
We are seeking a Junior Commercial Lawyer/ Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a background in commercial law and be capable of handling a variety of legal matters related to commercial and business property.
Duties:
- Liaising with clients, progressing files, assisting with drafting of documents.
- Maintaining client records but manually and via our case management system.
- Carrying out ID and AML SOF checks.
- Ensuring compliance with SRA requirements
- Assisting the commercial property lawyer with property acquisitions and disposals.
- Assisting with company matters
- Preparing and reviewing documentation
- Liaising with clients solicitors estate agents and all third parties to ensure matters progress well.
- Obtaining and reviewing title documents and Land Registry documents
- Submitting searches and reviewing search results
- Dealing with Land registry submissions and with any relates enquiries or requisitions
- Dealing with completions and preparing completion statements
- Arranging for execution of legal documents both in person and electronically
- Assisting with legal research
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Assisting with billing and time recording
*Requirements*
Strong knowledge of commercial property and company procedures
An understanding of documentation relating to the above
Excellent drafting and communication skills
Attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to prioritise own workload
Knowledge of Land Registry and SDLT post completion procedures
Experience with Case management systems
Ability to work effectively with external parties and contacts
Ability to work as part of a team
QWE
Will this role count as your QWE, and who will confirm it?
Check it against the SRA’s questions in two minutes. If there is no COLP or solicitor where you work, the SRA lets a solicitor outside confirm it: an FQPS solicitor can, from £275.
Junior Commercial Lawyer/ Paralegal in Hereford employer: FQPS Academy Ltd.
CRA Legal is an excellent employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture, offering hybrid working arrangements that promote work-life balance. With a focus on employee growth, the firm provides clear performance targets and opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in the legal sector while being part of a modern, technology-driven environment.
