Commercial Property Assistant/Paralegal

Job Description

Temporis Legal Recruitment are delighted to be working with a brilliant Buckinghamshire based firm who are looking for a new addition to their commercial property team. 

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The successful candidate will be providing support to the Managing Director in handling a variety of commercial property transactions. The caseload includes:

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• Commercial sales and purchases of freehold

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• Acting for commercial landlords and tenants in the granting of leases

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• Rent deposits

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• Share purchase agreemetns

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• Re-financing

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• SIPP transfers

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• Agricultural transactions

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• Development sales

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• Option and overage agreements

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This varied and fast-paced role requiring strong legal secretarial skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently

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Key responsibilities:

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• Open and maintain legal files in line with the firm's risk management procedures

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• Produce letters, forms, and legal documents to a high standard

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• Handle telephone enquiries in a professional manner

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• Perform general office duties, such as photocopying, scanning and filing)

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• Conduct property searches using appropriate online platforms

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• Manage post-completion SDLT submissions and land registry registrations 

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• Carry out searches and handle land registry applications

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• Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations

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• Maintain confidentiality and uphold firm procedures at all times

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Candidate Requirements:

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• Proven experience as a legal secretary in a commercial property department

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• Fast and accurate touch typing (ideally 60 WPM or more)

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• Excellent IT sills, particularly in Microsoft Office

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• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

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• Meticulous attention to detail

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• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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• Proactive, professional and highly organised

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