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Job Specification

Paralegal - Commercial Property - North Yorkshire

Switalskis Solicitors Limited
Full-time Permanent

ABOUT US

Switalskis is an award-winning law firm, recently listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year.

Established in 1993 by Stephen Switalski, we began with a focus on child care law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then we’ve expanded to 12 locations employing approximately 400 people who provide a wide array of specialist legal services.

A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. We have been recognised as Large Firm of the Year at The Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Paralegal to join our Commercial Property team, supporting the department and working alongside experienced solicitors and fee earners.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their experience within commercial property, gaining exposure to a broad range of transactions while developing their legal knowledge and practical skills within a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day support to fee earners across a range of commercial property matters.
  • Assist with progressing transactions from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion.
  • Draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence and forms under appropriate supervision.
  • Carry out legal research, searches and other administrative tasks required to progress matters.
  • Liaise with clients, agents, lenders, solicitors and other third parties as required.
  • Assist with file opening, file management and ensuring records are kept accurate and up to date.
  • Support the team in delivering an efficient, responsive and high-quality service to clients.
  • Ensure compliance with firm policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.


This role will be based at our Knaresborough office on a hybrid basis.

 
WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • Previous experience within a legal environment, ideally with some exposure to property or commercial property work.
  • A genuine interest in developing your knowledge and experience within commercial property.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
  • A proactive, positive approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and, ideally, legal case management systems.
  • A collaborative approach and commitment to providing excellent client service.


Click the link below to submit your application and a member of the team will be in touch. For any questions please contact Recruitment@Switalskis.com

  • Annual Bonus
  • Long Service Award days - 1 for every 2 years of service (FTE)
  • Paid Professional subscriptions
  • Training and development
  • Wellness packages
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption pay
  • Group Insurances for Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Income Protection
  • Apprenticeship Funding for training and development
  • Perkbox Membership
  • Contractual sick pay
  • All Company equipment will be supplied for Hybrid working
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Holiday Purchase and Sell back schemes
  • Company pension scheme

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