Property Paralegal - 12-month FTC

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<strong>The firm<br><br></strong>At Harbottle & Lewis everyone operates at the top of their discipline and we only hire people who share our clients’ entrepreneurial values and focus on excellence.<br><br>Our clients range from start-ups to multinational companies, from household names to private individuals and their family offices. For over 60 years, we have acted for some of the most creative, talented and successful people, businesses and corporates, across all of their legal needs.<br><br>We are well known for our stand-out expertise in the Technology, Media and Entertainment sectors. This sector knowledge is very much in the DNA of our firm, but our capabilities spread far wider than that. Whether we are talking about wealth, relationships or information, our private capital expertise enables us to support our clients, as well as to help them successfully develop, grow and protect their assets.<br><br><strong>The Property Group<br><br></strong>The work of the Property Group encompasses a broad range of work for private individuals, companies (including property development companies and investment vehicles and commercial businesses requiring premises for their own occupation) charities, private banks and high profile organisations and individuals. The work involves mainly properties in London and the South East of England. It covers offices, shops and residential development. While the focus of the Group is on commercial clients, we act in conjunction with our Private Client Team for clients of the firm on the acquisition of homes mainly in the high end market.<br><br><strong>The role<br><br></strong>We are looking for a Property Paralegal to join us on an initial 12-month FTC. The work will involve assisting solicitors in the group, preparing and drafting documentation for execution by clients, obtaining copy documentation from local authorities and other agencies, research, dealing with Stamp Duty Land Tax Returns and Land Registry applications, file opening and searches, pre and post completion work on transactions.<br><br>The work will involve both residential and commercial property with an opportunity to be involved in the preparation of reports for clients on leasehold and freehold acquisitions.<br><br><strong>Skills Required<br><br></strong><ul><li> Strong technical skills with experience of using Excel, Word, Outlook</li><li> Some familiarity with Land Registry, HMRC and search provider websites</li><li> Excellent time management and organisational skill</li><li> Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li> Works well under pressure</li><li> Adaptable and flexible</li><li> Team player</li><li> Confident and enthusiastic</li><li> Positive and proactive approach to your work</li></ul>

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