Legal Executive/Paralegal - Property (12 month FTC)

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction Support: Assist lawyers with the preparation and management of property sale, purchase, lease, and lending files, including drafting documents, collating supporting materials, and managing timelines. Experience in transacting properties is a must and a general understanding and ability to prepare booklets of title, draft contracts and other related property documents in residential transactions. This is an exciting role which will provide the candidate with a great platform to have direct client and external solicitor contacts and manage large-scale residential development new home deals.
• Due Diligence: reviewing draft property documentation, title deeds and general property searches
• Client Liaison: Communicate with clients, agents, and third parties to gather information, provide updates, and ensure all parties are informed throughout the transaction
• Document Management: Organize and maintain electronic and physical files, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily retrievable
• Compliance: Support the team in meeting anti-money laundering (AML) and regulatory requirements, including client onboarding and ongoing monitoring
• Administrative Support: assisting with billing and expense processing
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with lawyers and other team members to ensure seamless service delivery

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Previous experience in a legal or property-related role is required
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal practice management systems
• Knowledge of Irish property law or willingness to learn
• Legal or property qualifications are an advantage