Lodders Solicitors LLP
Paralegal - Agriculture
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Job purpose
To provide accurate and timely administrative assistance to the fee earners in the Landed Estates and Agriculture Team with their more complex files and to manage some of the more process-driven elements in order to free up fee earner time. This will involve working on matters relating to rural and agricultural land including sales, purchases, options and leases and easements. The primary purpose will focus on areas such as deeds, scanning, Land Registry applications and SDLT applications.
Training on the job will be provided but some prior experience would be helpful as would an interest in the countryside. There is scope for the right candidate to develop their role over time but initially, it will be focused on administrative support and require office presence.
About the Agriculture team
Our Agriculture and Landed Estates team advises on the full spectrum of legal work for agricultural, rural and landed estate clients, with a strong focus on non-contentious matters.
The team acts for farmers, landowners, estates, trustees and rural businesses, providing practical, commercial advice grounded in an understanding of the rural world.
The work includes farm and rural land acquisitions and disposals, agricultural tenancies, partnership matters, estate management, secured lending and succession planning. We work closely with colleagues across the firm, particularly Private Client, Strategic Land and Renewable Energy, offering a genuinely joined-up service to our clients.
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Key tasks/responsibilities
- To assist with deeds management
- To assist with Stamp Duty forms and payment applications
- To assist with and manage Land Registry applications and addressing queries arising
- To carry out office administration, including document scanning, composing emails and writing letters
- To assist with file management, opening/closing and compliance
- To organise diaries, schedule meetings and respond to telephone enquiries
- To undertake searches
- To assist in assembling data packages
- To analyse and input data, write articles for internal and external circulation
- To organise case files
- To network with clients and build relationships
- To conduct research and promote the brand where possible
- To attend meetings when required including note taking
- To be willing to attend other offices occasionally if required (travel costs to be met)
Knowledge, education and experience required
- Numerate and literate
- IT skills to Level 2 of competency matrix
- Excellence customer service skills with previous experience of working within a customer centric environment.
- Good presentation and interpersonal skills
- High levels of attention to detail and systematic approach to working
- To have very good organisational skills and be able to manage and balance a number of demands at any one time
- To have previous experience in a similar role
- To be willing to learn and work both alone and as part of a team
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Why join Lodders?
Lodders is an ambitious and forward-thinking law firm, putting client service and our people at the heart of everything we do. The people at Lodders work hard together to find excellent solutions for our clients in business, land, property and life.
Lodders is a Great Place to Work® certified firm, recognised through independent employee feedback for our inclusive culture, supportive working environment, and focus on people as well as performance.
Pay range and compensation package
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits in a thriving culture of collaboration with progression opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every individual is valued and respected. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strive to ensure equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and beyond.
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