Paralegal - Residential - Real Estate

We are looking for someone to play an integral role in the team, managing smaller transactions and client relationships with supervision and guidance, while supporting the delivery of larger transactions. The team sits within the firm's Real Estate National Service Line (NSL), led by Vincenzo Maggio and supported by professional support lawyers. Key areas of work:

• High-value freehold and leasehold sales and purchases of residential properties across England and Wales, from prime central London apartments to country houses and luxury new builds
• Supporting Private Wealth colleagues on trust and estate structures involving residential property, including asset transfers arising from matrimonial proceedings
• Implementing university and Oxbridge college housing schemes
Client base:
• High-net-worth individuals (UK and international)
• Family offices
• Trustees and offshore structures
• Universities and Oxbridge colleges
The person Given the responsibilities of this role, your background and experience will include


• Relevant residential and/or high net worth property experience
• Law degree or equivalent, or the familiarity with the building blocks of law
• Excellent written English and the ability to produce clear, logical drafting
• High-quality client service focus including discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive client matters
• Numeracy and strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt communications to sophisticated and diverse client bases
• Strong organisational skills, with effective time management and a systematic and proactive approach to managing matters
• IT literacy and confidence in using legal technology and document management systems
• Team player
The following background and experience would be helpful but is not essential: Preferable
• High quality paralegal or other legal experience
  
  Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.
We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients. By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. We're also ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and have been awarded Platinum Investors in People. Our mantra is "Achieve more. Together.", which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase! Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. Our people shaped them and live them every day.
• We're ambitious - We aim high, we embrace new ideas and we're passionate about our work
• We're open - We communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what's right
• We care - We're committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet
• We collaborate - We're easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done - together
And finally Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.

As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to find out more about our core benefit offering.