Commercial Property Paralegal – Leicester – Legal 500, Excellent Progression £24,000 to 26000

The firm
This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded, independent commercial law firm based in Leicester, recognised for operating one of the largest and most established commercial property teams in the East Midlands. The firm is consistently ranked top tier in the Legal 500 and Chambers and is known for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice to an impressive client base. As an employee-owned practice, it offers a collaborative and supportive environment where people are genuinely valued and long-term development is encouraged.

The role

• Joining a busy and well-established Commercial Property department supporting experienced fee earners
• Providing essential paralegal, secretarial and administrative support to ensure exceptional client service
• Opening files and managing client due diligence and onboarding processes
• Preparing and generating correspondence and legal documentation
• Carrying out searches and dealing with the Land Registry
• Liaising with clients, agents and third parties by telephone and email, handling routine enquiries
• Coordinating diaries, attending meetings, preparing agendas and recording minutes
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client matter files and key date reminder systems
• Managing file closing and archiving processes
• Supporting the wider team with general administrative tasks — could you see yourself thriving in a fast-paced team where your contribution genuinely matters?

You

• Currently working as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within a Commercial Property department
• A solid understanding of commercial property support processes and workflows
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Well organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities effectively
• A confident communicator, both written and verbal, with a professional approach to clients
• Detail-focused, conscientious and adaptable — are you someone who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes?

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Exposure to high-quality commercial property work and well-known clients
• A supportive, collaborative and employee-owned culture
• Long-term career prospects within a stable and growing firm
• A professional environment where support staff are valued as integral to the team’s success

If this role sounds like the kind of environment where you could do your best work, apply online or speak to Toby Ryan at QED Legal to discuss the opportunity in confidence.