Paralegal

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership. The team you will join Our SIPPs Team sits within the wider Real Estate Division and have established practical working relationships which ensures that they provide an efficient and cost-effective service. The team specialise within all elements of property investment; including commercial property transactions, acquisitions, disposals, transfers in specie, part-ownership, loans, leases, and mortgages. The work you will be doing • To provide support to the fee earners in the team and assist in the work of the department • Undertake fee earning work under supervision • Dealing with post exchange and completion matters • Producing first drafts of contracts, transfer deeds and leases (with fee earner guidance) • File creation and client care correspondence • Updating and reporting to clients and intermediaries on transactional progress • Companies House and Land Registry applications and requisitions • Submitting searches and reviewing search results and the preparation of reports on title • Dealing with deed schedules and documents for clients • Preparing completion statements and invoices • Arranging transfer of funds for completions and file closures • Producing replies to Commercial Property Standard Enquiries • Dealing with pre-completion requisitions • File closing and managing deed storage Skills, Attributes and Key Competencies • Provide an efficient and friendly service to clients Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for • Law degree or equivalent experience • Demonstrable interest in and/or knowledge of relevant law and legal procedure • Ability to undertake legal work requiring technical and procedural understanding • Competence in accurately recording time and understanding chargeable work • Strong legal research and investigative skills • Advanced written and verbal communication skills • Ability to analyse information and present findings clearly and precisely • Strong attention to detail to produce work documentation which is consistently of a high standard • Professional integrity and a commitment to providing excellent client service • To be competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook and digital dictation Hybrid Working Due to the nature of work required, this role is fully office based. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application. Benefits As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits: • 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays • Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service • Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed) • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee) • Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme • Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share) • Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance • Paid CSR Day • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave • Subsidised gym membership • Electric car scheme • Dress for your Day Policy You can find out more on our website: https://recognition-reward-benefits/ Inclusivity and Culture At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit. If you require this advert in an accessible format, please visit https://company/birketts/ #IMP Artificial Intelligence (AI) At Birketts, we recognise the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession and recruitment. We welcome innovation and understand that candidates may use AI tools to support their job applications. However, we expect all applicants to use AI responsibly and ethically. Our expectations regarding AI use in applications: • Your application should reflect your own voice, experiences, and insights. AI may assist in structuring or refining your responses, but it must not replace your personal input.Do not use AI to misrepresent your qualifications, experiences, or skills. Any form of exaggeration or fabricatio