Construction Paralegal

Our well established client is looking for a Paralegal to join their Construction team located in the Southampton Office.

As part of the construction team, you’ll work on construction and engineering contracts which support the creation of all sorts of developments, including residential and retail, infrastructure and renewable energy.

**Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by**:

- As a paralegal in the team, you will assist the teams experienced lawyers to achieve the best results for their clients. You will learn how to draft and negotiate complex contracts on behalf of a wide range of clients and gain a broader understanding ofassociated issues relating to property and finance to ensure your advice is fully rounded, commercially savvy and helps them achieve their goals.
- You will also be involved in business development activities which may involve preparation of marketing literature and attendance at client seminars and other events.
- This is a busy role, with deadlines to manage and competing priorities, so you will be required to work quickly, accurately and efficiently and remain calm under pressure. You will be expected to think ahead to meet the needs of the other fee earners andthe clients.
- You will have a passion for this type of work and be someone whom we can invest on a long-term basis.
- It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures.

**This role is right for you if**:

- The work requires self-motivation and the ability to work to demanding deadlines, so you’ll need to show us that you have initiative, drive and great organisational skills.
- You will want to work hard, but they don’t expect you to work late every night. Yes, there are deadlines to meet and occasional late nights, but they don’t believe that long hours are healthy or produce great client service. This is an environment witha sensible balance between challenging work and a life beyond it.
- You will be a team player and relish helping others and be eager to learn. You will be expected to be someone who takes pride in your work and who will provide a first-class support service to your fee earners, anticipating their needs in advance whereverpossible, and paying meticulous attention to detail in all of your work.

A minimum of at least 1 years Paralegal experience.

Salary depending on experience.

If you are interested in joining my client please submit your CV as directed to Katie Mears for further information.