Paralegal - Project, Development and Construction
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
Paralegal - Project, Development and Construction
Salary Not Specified
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP, City of Westminster
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 1 week ago, 19 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: f0eabb6bd8cc4175a2926b241fd444e7
Full Job Description
Penningtons Manches Cooper are looking for a paralegal to join the projects development and construction team in our London office and work alongside partners and associates who provide a comprehensive range of construction law solutions across the wide spectrum of projects undertaken in the construction industry. Clients include private and public institutions, property owners, developers, funders, contractors, specialist sub-contractors, suppliers and construction/design consultants. The ideal candidate will have previously worked in a London or regional construction team. They must also be a team player with excellent time management skills and a willingness to get jobs done on time and accurately.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake research, business development and fee-earning work whilst providing a profitable contribution to the work of the department
- Track, monitor and report of project and scheme progress.
- Assist draft documents and general correspondence
- Carry out research and investigations using legal publications, case law etc. and preparing detailed reports from such findings
- Dealing with initial client care documentation and follow up
- Provide support to other members of the team as needed
- File management and administration
- Collating documentation and Operating DocuSign signing processes
Degree or CILEX qualification - Excellent oral and written communication skills
- IT literate, confident user of MS office
- Familiarity with Docusign
- Ability to manage a busy workload and be flexible so as to service demand well and promptly.
- Ability to work either alone or collaboratively with other team members
- Confidence in client facing meetings and communications
- Attention to accuracy and detail
- Collaborative team member with ability to quickly build relationships with a wide range of people
- Receptive to facilitate and support change
- Excellent organisational skills;
- Have a pragmatic, "can - do" attitude
- Ideally have a problem-solving approach
- Comfortable working under pressure with the ability to plan and prioritise work;
- Appreciation of fee earner needs and constraints;
- Commercially aware and/or have an interest in the sector