Paralegal: Commercial Property

Commercial Property  |  Redhill

Morr & Co LLP is an established but modern top 200 law firm with plans for growth.

We pride ourselves on providing high quality and creative thinking, as well as generating enduring relationships. The firm’s culture of listening to and supporting others applies as much to the approach we take with our clients as it does to the connections we build with our colleagues.

We have a long history and big ambitions, and we believe that we combine the quality, capability, and resources of a large firm with the approachability of a smaller practice.

As a firm, we are also committed to harnessing technology in order to continually improve the quality, efficiency and delivery of our services.

To undertake a range of duties (under supervision) that will include:

  • Reviewing and drafting a range of commercial property documents (leases, licences, sale and purchase contracts, replies to CPSEs, etc)
  • Reviewing and reporting on title, property searches, due diligence enquiries
  • Assisting clients with completing due diligence enquiries
  • Managing data rooms.
  • Preparing and managing stamp duty land tax returns, Companies House filings
  • Assisting with Land Registry applications generally and requisitions received.
  • Preparing completion statements/statements of account.
  • Supporting fee-earners with business development activities, including drafting blog and articles
  • Under supervision, ensure client communication and contact is regular, timely and meets client expectations. .
  • Creating editable and non-editable PDF bundles of documents
  • Raising invoices, setting up payments, transferring money and managing disbursements
  • Managing all incoming and outgoing post; printing, scanning, and binding
  • To conduct matters on behalf of clients according to the standards laid down in the Firm’s manuals and instructions from your supervisor and the Department Head, at all times complying with the requirements of the SRA.
  • Conduct thorough legal research on case law, statutes, and legal precedents to support ongoing cases.
  • To apply the law effectively to client problems and to assist with the provisions of solutions.
  • To follow the firm’s procedures when recording time and managing the billing process.
  • To meet your utilisation and billing targets and to effectively manage work in progress and billing.
  • To monitor and consider client fees, including taking money on account and assisting with the provision of costs updates to clients.
  • To manage work in accordance with the firm’s procedures and quality standards.
  • To ensure confidentiality and security of all documentation.
  • To process work efficiently and effectively.

 

Suitable candidates must be educated to Degree or CILEX qualification OR proven relevant experience.  Time spent studying relevant area of law would be desirable.

 

Salary and benefits

We offer very competitive salaries and generous benefits.

You will also benefit from our career development programme. We are award winning in relation to the investment we make in our people, and we will provide you with clear expectations of your role, including a route-map for your progression, assessment, and individual feedback. You will be provided with access to technical training tailored to you and will be rewarded based on what you contribute, not your tenure.

Morr & Co LLP are committed to promoting equal opportunities for all candidates irrespective of age, sex, ethnicity, gender identity or disability. We value difference and want everyone who works with us to feel that our firm is a place where our colleagues can be themselves and belong.
The firm is committed to providing an environment in which the rights and dignity of all its employees are respected, and which is free from discrimination, prejudice, intimidation and all forms of harassment including bullying.
If, as a result of a disability, you believe that there are aspects of the recruitment process or when working with us that you would find more difficult, please contact a member of HR Team as soon as possible. We will then be able to discuss with you any reasonable adjustments that could be made to the recruitment process or the job itself.
Any equality data provided by you will be used to monitor our diversity policies and practices.

Key details

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Location

Redhill

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Contracted hours

9-5

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Employment type

Full time

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