Eventus Legal are seeking a Commercial Property Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join the growing real estate team of a highly regarded, Legal 500 recognised law firm in Blackburn, Lancashire. This is a full-time, permanent job offering a salary of £25,000 to £28,000 depending on experience, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, free on-site parking and life assurance. The team is expanding on the back of continued growth and new work wins, so you will be joining at a time when there is plenty of scope to develop your commercial property career.

About the Role

As a Commercial Property Legal Assistant or Paralegal, you will be a central point of support for the fee earners in a busy property team, helping transactions run smoothly from first instruction through to completion and post-completion. The work includes secured lending matters alongside wider property transactions, giving you exposure to the full lifecycle of a file.

• Supporting fee earners to progress property and secured lending transactions efficiently
• Opening files and coordinating client onboarding so that matters are compliant from the outset
• Carrying out compliance tasks including ID checks and source of funds verification
• Preparing legal documentation and completion paperwork
• Managing post-completion work, including submissions, so that matters are concluded accurately
• Liaising with clients, lenders and third parties to obtain information and keep files moving
• Handling client enquiries and delivering a high standard of client service
• Keeping accurate, up to date records on the case management system
• Providing general administrative support to the department

About You

This Commercial Property Legal Assistant or Paralegal job in Blackburn will suit someone who already has experience supporting a property team in a law firm and wants to build on it in a busy, growing department. Commercial property experience is strongly preferred.

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Conveyancing Assistant or Legal Secretary within a property team
• Commercial property experience is ideal, although strong residential property support experience will also be considered
• Good working knowledge of case management systems and general IT packages
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to use your initiative and anticipate what the team needs
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear, professional communication with clients and colleagues
• A discreet approach to confidential and sensitive information
• A positive, collaborative attitude and a willingness to learn and develop

Benefits and Rewards

In return for your hard work and commitment, the successful Commercial Property Legal Assistant or Paralegal will receive a competitive package that includes:

• A salary of £25,000 to £28,000, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent job
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 4% pension contributions
• Life assurance of two times salary
• Free on-site parking
• Voluntary healthcare cash plan
• Discounts on legal services
• Regular social and community activities
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

About the Firm

Our client is an award-winning, long-established law firm with a strong presence across the North West and Legal 500 recognition. Known for a client-focused approach and high-quality legal services, the firm has built an excellent reputation across its key practice areas. Its real estate team in Blackburn, Lancashire is expanding due to continued growth and increased demand, and the firm offers a collaborative and inclusive culture with a genuine commitment to developing its people.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Commercial Property Legal Assistant or Paralegal job, please send your CV to Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillips@eventuslegal.com or phone 07530 737333 for a confidential discussion. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received for roles, if you have not heard from us within 10 days you have not been successful on this occasion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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