Paralegal – Real Estate SIPPs Team

About the role

Join Birketts LLP as a Paralegal within the SIPPs Team of the Real Estate Division. You will support fee‑earners on a range of commercial property transactions, from acquisitions to disposals, ensuring smooth post‑exchange and completion processes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day support to fee‑earners and undertake supervised fee‑earning work.
• Prepare first drafts of contracts, transfer deeds and leases under guidance.
• Manage file creation, client correspondence and update clients/intermediaries on transaction progress.
• Handle Companies House and Land Registry applications, submit searches, review results and produce title reports.
• Prepare completion statements, invoices, arrange fund transfers and close files.
• Produce replies to Commercial Property Standard Enquiries and manage deed storage.

Required profile

• Ability to deliver an efficient and friendly service to clients.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Willingness to work under supervision and learn from senior fee‑earners.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a top‑50 UK law firm with a supportive, collegiate culture.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of real‑estate transactions.
• Potential for professional development and progression within the firm.