Paralegal

HCB Solicitors Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm based in Bedford is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their Commercial Property team. The role involves various transactions including sales, purchases, and landlord-tenant negotiations. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication abilities, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive attitude. This permanent position offers an attractive salary, opportunities for professional development, and benefits like a pension scheme and holiday bonuses.

Benefits

Attractive salary depending on experience

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Firm Funded Eye tests

Monthly holiday bonus scheme

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a Paralegal role, particularly with Commercial Property transactions.
• Methodical approach to work with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a variety of Commercial Property transactions.
• Assist with Land Registry applications and compliance.
• Deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues.

Skills

Great communication skills

Ability to work well under time constraints

Good organisation skills

Self-motivated

Proactive and enthusiastic

Business development involvement

Job description

Paralegal - Commercial Property - Bedford

HCB Solicitors Ltd are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our Commercial Property team, based in Bedford.

Working closely within the wider team, this is a permanent role involving a variety of Commercial Property transactions.

The successful candidate will be undertaking a wide range of Commercial Property work, to include:

• sale and purchase of commercial properties (freehold and leasehold with vacant possession or subject to occupational tenancies), Buy to Let properties and auction properties;
• transfers of equity;
• secured lending, mortgages, re-mortgages and bridging finance;
• Landlord and Tenant transactions including:
• reporting on terms;
• leases, lease renewals and reversionary leases and assignments;
• licences to surrender, assign, sublet and/or carry out works;
• assisting with Land Registry applications including first registrations, adverse possession and dealing with restriction compliance;
• assisting the wider team of larger matters.

Person Specification

• The ideal candidate should:
• have great communication skills and an ability to work well with others;
• be able to work well under time constraints and prioritise workload;
• have good organisation skills with a methodical approach;
• be self-motivated, proactive and enthusiastic;
• deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues;
• get actively involved in business development.
• Hours - Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:15with a one hour lunch break (Office Based)
• Attractive salarydependent on experience
• 26days holiday as well as bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Firm Funded Eye tests
• Monthly holiday bonus scheme (extra days holiday for each monthly income target achieved for region)
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications

Working on a fixed fee basis means there is no uncertainty as to your outlay.