Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Paralegal / Legal Assistant 

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

Skills required for this Paralegal / Legal Assistant :

• 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

Details of this Paralegal / Legal Assistant:

• 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

Please note, only candidates whose experience closely aligns with our requirements will be contacted. For other opportunities, please contact your local branch.