At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Commercial Property Team and assist with client engagement and document preparation.
- Company: Lightfoots Solicitors, a respected firm with 170 years of community service.
- Benefits: Enjoy enhanced leave, private medical insurance, and discounted gym memberships.
- Other info: Engage in social events and committees while prioritising wellbeing and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment focused on your career growth.
- Qualifications: 2+ years as a Paralegal or Legal Executive in Commercial Property required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With six offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services.
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Property Paralegal to join our successful Commercial Property Team. This is a new role to add to our busy team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Paralegal or Legal Executive in Commercial Property, including development projects of both residential and commercial nature.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare introductory letters to clients with relevant initial enclosures and assist in client engagement
- Prepare and draft documents for fee earners
- Use of Microsoft Word, Excel and bespoke software
- Updating clients/agents/solicitors
- Preparing all relevant correspondence on behalf of fee earners
- Assisting with billing/invoicing clients
- Open new files, close files, general file keeping and file progression
- Diary management on behalf of fee earners, schedule client meetings and liaise with clients on behalf of fee earners and deal with client queries as necessary
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- At least 2 years previous experience as a Paralegal or Legal Executive in Commercial Property is required
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail is necessary
- Good knowledge of Commercial Property law
- Must have a professional telephone manner and experience in dealing with clients
- A methodical approach to work and ability to prioritise own workload
- Must have extremely good organisational skills
- Proficient in MS Office
Why work for Lightfoots Solicitors?
Our staff are our greatest asset and we work hard to provide a culture where you can thrive and enjoy a fantastic career. We provide a range of benefits to support you in and outside of the workplace.
- Enhanced annual leave in addition to bank holidays
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Competitive salary
- BUPA Private Medical Insurance (after a qualifying period)
- Healthcare cash plan for your everyday healthcare expenses for you and your dependents
- Access to a 24/7 GP service
- Employee Assessment Programme
- Company sick pay
- Free flu vaccinations
- Discounted gym memberships
- Fruit in all offices
- Paid volunteer days
- Wellbeing and awareness events across the year
- 9 qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the firm to provide confidential support
- Option to use your own sickness entitlement if a dependent is unwell and needs your care
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave alongside many more family friendly policies
- Generous discounts on legal services
- Significant learning and development opportunities alongside a structured appraisal process
- Networking opportunities and access to 100s of webinars and training activities
- Active Social committee, Charity Committee, Wellbeing Committee and an ESG committee
- Firm organised events throughout the year including quarterly socials, breakfast briefings, book club and lots more
If you think this role is perfect for you (or nearly perfect, we would still like to hear from you) please apply or if you would simply like to find out more you can contact our recruitment team.
As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities. If you require any adjustments to be able to attend an interview please do let us know.
Recruitment decisions are made on fair and objective criteria. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, Confidential malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by Fair Processing Notices for Cifas' Databases | Cifas
Commercial Property Paralegal in Thame employer: Lightfoots LLP
Lightfoots Solicitors is an exceptional employer, deeply rooted in the Thame community for 170 years, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and career development. With a range of benefits including enhanced annual leave, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional growth, employees can thrive in a friendly environment while contributing to meaningful marketing initiatives within a respected law firm.
