Paralegal

Are you an experienced Paralegal looking to work with quality clients? Do you have an interest in Real Estate law, particularly within Real Estate Finance? Please take a look at the following!

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven Paralegal to join our Real Estate Finance team, specialising particularly within Conventional Lending.

In this role, your primary responsibilities will include handling title reports and managing completions within a dynamic, close-knit team.

It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives under pressure, values teamwork, and seeks professional growth in a collaborative environment. You’ll also gain valuable exposure to high-quality clients and exciting projects

What you will be doing:

• Managing your own caseload independently, including drafting enquiries, emails, and other correspondence.
• Reviewing titles and accompanying legal documents with attention to detail.
• Preparing comprehensive reports on title, conducting legal research as needed, and handling all duties related to completions.
• Communicating professionally with clients and solicitors, ensuring consistent and close contact throughout the process.

What you will need:

• Proven experience in a fee-earning role, ideally with a focus on Real Estate; exposure to conventional lending work is highly advantageous.
• Strong technical and legal knowledge of conveyancing and commercial property matters.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced commercial property environment.
• Proficiency in using case management systems.
• A proactive attitude with drive, enthusiasm, commitment, and a collaborative team-player approach.

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.

We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.

We have hubs in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leicester, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Southampton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Lincoln and Sheffield.

Want to find out more about our amazing benefits?

Additional information:

Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward.

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.

Equal opportunities

Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

About Shakespeare Martineau

Welcome to Shakespeare Martineau, where we're more than just a full-service law firm. With over 1100 specialists, including lawyers and business support professionals, we're committed to unlocking potential in our people and clients, inspiring confidence, growth, and development.

Our purpose is clear: we provide creative solutions and advice that help individuals and businesses achieve their commercial and personal goals. But what truly sets us apart is our focus on building lasting relationships and championing our clients, ensuring they receive the best possible business and personal advice.

At Shakespeare Martineau, it's our people who make us special. We understand what our team members want and give them the support they need to succeed. Recognising everyone's contribution and harnessing the unique power of teams, we work together to achieve success.

Diversity is at the heart of our firm. We actively build and develop diverse teams, bringing together different backgrounds, personalities, and perspectives to deliver amazing solutions for our clients. We believe in playing to our strengths, constantly striving to improve, and empowering our teams with individual responsibility for their own learning and growth.

Join us at Shakespeare Martineau and become a valued member of a team where we unlock your potential, appreciate your contributions, and achieve success together.

As part of Ampa, we are part of a large multi-brand group, all of our brands are linked by a shared purpose and set of values that brings about a positive, inclusive and diverse work culture - helping everyone achieve their ambitions.