Property Paralegal - Secured Lending or New Build Experience
Training Contract on offer after 18 Months
Location - Manchester
Salary -£25-£30,000
My client is a legal 500 law firm who are looking to hire experienced Paralegals and Assistants who have a background in new builds or working with secured lenders and developers.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- To support the firm in the provision of legal services by providing legal assistance to Conveyancers and clients.
- To assist Conveyancers in the management of their caseload by undertaking legal procedures as supervised by the Conveyancer.
- To assist Conveyancers with file-related queries, either by telephone or face-to-face, ensuring client service levels and client standards are always adhered to.
- To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Conveyancer.
- To attend to clients, take instructions, and conduct letter and telephone enquiries as necessary.
- To open and process post in accordance with the firm's procedures.
- Updating the case management system/client systems as appropriate to ensure compliance.
- Preparing files and closing and archiving.
- Assisting with a caseload of property law matters.
- Keeping up to date with changes in property law and ensuring that clients are informed of any changes that may affect them.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experience with investor purchases and portfolio mortgages, particularly where the lender is separately represented would be desirable.
- At least 12 months of experience in conveyancing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Commercially aware with a strong focus on client service
If you would like to apply for this position please contact Millie @ Simpson Judge Legal today.