Real Estate / Real Estate Finance Paralegal in Portsmouth

gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised by over 80 industry awards. Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 14 global offices in the UK, US, Germany and Austria. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition. Collaboration is at the forefront of our award-winning culture and is what sets our firm apart from the rest. gunnercooke operates as a fee share model meaning our professionals join as self-employed advisors, free to design and develop the practice they’ve always wanted. Our firm brings together the most ambitious and commercially minded people, who build and work in dynamic teams of their choosing, to best suit their clients’ needs. Our purpose is simple; to deliver a positive impact for our clients, provide a better life for our people and to leave a better world than we found. Our charitable arm, the gunnercooke foundation, enables us to directly engage with communities on social issues and to help charitable organisations grow.

We are looking for an experienced Real Estate / Real Estate Finance Paralegal to join a reputable Partner and their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded Real Estate Finance Partner, where you will play a key role within the team. You will support fee earners while also being actively involved in transactions from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of all stages of Real Estate and Real Estate Finance transactions, along with at least one year of experience in Property Law, ideally gained in a Paralegal role.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Previous experience working as a Real Estate or Real Estate Finance paralegal is essential.
• Opening and closing of files.
• Drafting client care letters.
• Conducting compliance, KYC and ID checks.
• Dealing with redemptions and further advances.
• Carrying out property searches and liaising with the Land Registry.
• Completion and post completion administration; to include companies house and Land Registry applications.
• Diary Management (inputting deadlines and reminders).
• Monitor emails and respond where necessary and applicable.
• Preparing Lease Reports and other document summaries.
• Scheduling Title Deeds and Documents.
• Applying for official copy register entries from Land Registry.
• Recording all client and matter details on the case management system, ensuring details are kept up to date.

Day-to-day Duties:

• General administration and support.
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Making effective use of information and case management/filing systems (whether electronic or hard copy), including storing and retrieving information.
• Assisting with file opening and the financial management of matters.
• Taking detailed instructions from fee earners and providing regular updates on progress.
• Interacting with clients directly, under supervision.
• Managing case timelines and key deadlines.

You will have strong experience using Microsoft Office, Adobe, DocuSign and more. You will be pro-active, efficient, organised, keen to take the initiative and to drive transactions forward.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Diligent and hard-working.
• Strong attention to detail.
• You will be able to work independently and manage your time effectively in order to hit deadlines.
• You will be a team player and be willing to help colleagues appropriately.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your workload.
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
• You will have a strong academic background and a degree in law or completion of the law conversion course.

We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangement and opportunity to work closely with a reputable Real Estate Finance Partner.

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter.