Assistant Paralegal/Paralegal-Real Estate 12 month FTC

Summary: The role of Assistant Paralegal or Real Estate Paralegal at CMS involves supporting energy and utilities clients with land rights documentation in Scotland and England. Responsibilities include managing a caseload of transactions, drafting legal documents, and overseeing completion processes. This position is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract in either the Sheffield or Manchester office. The firm emphasizes a dynamic approach to legal services, leveraging emerging technologies to enhance client support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a busy caseload of transactions, including client liaison for instructions.
• Drafting easement and servitude documentation.
• Negotiating with counterparties and conducting basic title reviews.
• Updating online trackers and managing completion and post-completion registrations.
• Handling forms, filing, and client signing/reporting requirements.

Key Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and initiative.
• Ability to manage a large workload effectively.
• Strong academic background, preferably with a law degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience or qualifications in Real Estate law, such as CILEX or previous paralegal experience.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Sheffield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal