Paralegal / Legal Executive - Land Development & New Homes

New Build Plot Sales Paralegal/Legal Executive

Newark, Nottinghamshire

£26,000 – £36,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paralegal or Legal Executive to join a well-established and highly regarded Top 200 law firm within their Land Development & New Homes team in Newark.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in conveyancing and/or infrastructure-related work who is looking to develop their career within a specialist department. Working alongside experienced Partners and Fee Earners, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality legal support while building strong client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the team.

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• Salary of £26,000 – £36,000, depending on experience
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• Opportunity to join a specialist Land Development & New Homes team
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• Work alongside experienced Partners and legal professionals
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• Genuine career development and progression opportunities
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment
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• Exposure to a varied caseload involving land development and infrastructure matters
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• Provide an exceptional ongoing service to existing clients
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• Work closely with Partners and Fee Earners to develop new business opportunities
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• Support the continued growth of the Land Development & New Homes department, maximising cross-referrals across the firm
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• Manage fee-earning work in line with agreed targets and objectives
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• Keep up to date with changes in relevant legislation and legal practice
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• Maintain and develop legal knowledge and technical expertise
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• Assist with financial management, including billing procedures and collection of monies on account
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• Record time accurately on client and internal matters
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• Carry out fee-earning work accurately and in accordance with the firm's quality and risk management procedures
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Are you an experienced Paralegal or Legal Executive with a background in conveyancing or land development who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering an exceptional service to clients?

You will have:

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• Previous experience as a Paralegal or Legal Executive (essential)
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• Previous experience within New Build
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• Experience within conveyancing, land development or infrastructure-related matters
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• A strong understanding of conveyancing procedures, including part exchanges
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• Good knowledge of land law, Section Agreements and infrastructure transactions
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• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office
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• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines
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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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• A proactive, professional and client-focused approach with a high level of integrity
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• A positive, flexible attitude and a genuine passion for delivering high-quality legal services
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected law firm where you'll gain exposure to high-quality land development work, develop your technical expertise and build a long-term career within a successful and growing team. Please apply today!