Job Description

Real Estate Paralegal

Department: Real Estate

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Safia Daud

Key Responsibilities

• Perform legal and factual research.
• Summarise and assist with drafting legal documents.
• Perform pre-completion reviews in relation to the land registry position to avoid requisitions.
• Prepare and file land registry application forms and companies house applications with accuracy.
• Calculate the SDLT payable, draft and submit SDLT returns and liaise with clients to obtain authority and facilitate payment to HMRC.
• Review and respond to land registry requisitions in a timely manner in order to avoid cancellations.
• Carry out and review land registry searches such as land charges search or priority searches.
• Assist with completion of leases and legal charges.
• Organise, analyse, cross-check and validate information.
• Prepare written reports.
• Liaise internally to facilitate client matter reports.
• Prepare correspondence and proofread legal documents.
• Check legal forms and documents for accuracy.
• Maintain and organise case files.
• Review and monitor new and updated regulations.
• Adhere to the post-registration steps by reviewing completed registers and file closures.
• Assist with billing and reviewing of ledgers.
• Assist in researching and drafting articles and business development materials for current affairs in relation to the Real Estate sector to contribute during knowledge (knowhow) sessions.
• Flexibility to work outside normal office hours may be required from time-to-time.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in drafting HM Land Registry applications i.e. AP1, RX1, CH2’s etc and dealing with requisitions.
• Ability to calculate and draft Stamp Duty Land Tax returns.
• Experience in drafting companies house applications.
• Great attention to detail, efficient and ability to use initiative.
• Experience in reviewing leases, transfer deeds and legal charges.
• The ability to perform legal research.
• In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles including the land registry,
  HMRC and companies house requirements.
• The ability to analyse legal documents for accuracy.
• A spirit of co-operation, team player and a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to use initiative, work well under pressure including the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to relate and talk to people at all levels.
• High proficiency in all Microsoft office packages.
• A willingness and capability to serve client needs and handle client relations at the highest level.

Benefits