Real Estate Paralegal

It's no secret that we're an ambitious firm, and our vision and our culture truly reflects that. At the heart of this is an outstanding client experience, something that Womble Bond Dickinson prides itself on.

The Legal Solutions Centre (LSC) is an essential part of our business made up of over 100 paralegals, project managers, technologists, data analysts and lawyers. Whether delivering one‑off requirements or on‑going services, WBD Advance streamlines legal work and tackles complex business issues by delivering high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions. The team handles everything from large volume projects and services, automation and process design, project and risk management, to knowledge and data management.

This growing team is now seeking to expand its Real Estate sub‑team in both our Plymouth and Bristol offices.

Our Real Estate sub‑team acts on behalf of investment funds, developers, public sector bodies, retail clients and landowners, providing both discreet and end‑to‑end real estate transaction services. Your role will support real‑estate transactions; you will take responsibility for searches, Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations, post‑completion activities, and managing the documentation associated with various property transactions.

There will also be opportunities for you to get involved with the wider projects within WBD Advance.

You may have just completed your legal studies, or already be working as a Paralegal, or in a non‑legal role with relevant experience. What's really important to us is the great skills you're going to bring. Once you have completed your initial training to undertake relevant tasks supported by one of the five lawyers embedded within the sub‑team, this is a role that requires the ability to take responsibility for performing the tasks set, so you’ll need to be proactive, motivated and able to manage your workload effectively.

You'll also be highly organised, efficient and able to prioritise effectively as we often work to tight and urgent deadlines. As this is a client‑facing role, you'll be expected to build and maintain strong relationships, recognising what matters most to our clients and offering them practical, commercial solutions. Whether you've built these skills in legal or non‑legal roles in a different sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications to work part‑time will also be considered.

• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
• Excellent written skills
• Experience of communicating over the telephone in a work environment
• Experience of working to deadlines
• Experience managing/prioritising your own work
• Collaboration skills
• Customer service skills
• A pass in English and Maths GCSE or equivalent, and three passes at A level or equivalent.

• Prior experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or similar role in a regulated environment.
• Experience using case/client management system
• Prior dealing with Land Registry systems