£26,000 - £30,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Legal
Posted 6 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
A Great Opportunity to Join a Growing Legal Team
We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join our client’s expanding team based in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong legal background, who is looking to take the next step in their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
You will work closely with our legal department, providing vital support across a wide range of legal and administrative matters. The ideal candidate will have either a law degree (or be working towards one), or previous experience in a similar legal support role.
Key Responsibilities of this Paralegal / Legal Assistant :
- Drafting transfers of whole and part
- Sourcing and reviewing Land Registry compliant plans
- Coordinating director signatures on approved transfers
- Submitting and managing Land Registry applications, including handling title requisitions
- Reviewing, refining, and reporting on Section 106 agreement data
- Managing critical legal deadlines and updating team calendars
- Compiling legal packs and ordering legal searches
- Setting up legal documents for development sites
- Negotiating and completing Section Agreements
- Providing day-to-day office and administrative support, including:
- Typing correspondence and reports
- Managing office supplies and equipment
- Handling incoming/outgoing post and phone calls
- Booking meeting rooms and coordinating schedules
- Filing, shredding, copying, and general admin tasks
- A legal qualification (or working towards one) or prior experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant
- Previous experience in property or development law (desirable)
- Strong time-management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines
- High levels of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- A full UK driving licence is preferred
- Competitive salary (£26,000 – £30,000 depending on experience)
- Flexible working options (full-time or part-time over 5 days)
- Pension contributions: 5% employee / 6% employer (with matching up to 7.5%)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Private healthcare
- 26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Stephanie Howle
Stephanie.Howle@pertemps.co.uk
01782 968220
Division 162
Pertemps Stoke
Quantum House
290 Leek Road
Stoke on Trent
Staffordshire
ST4 2BX
01782 968220
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