Contract Paralegal - Retail Mortgage Services

TLT LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TLT LLP in Manchester is recruiting a Contract Paralegal to join our Retail Mortgage Services (RMS) Team for a 3-6 month contract. The role is based full time in our Manchester office with a day rate via Umbrella Company.

As a Paralegal you will manage fee-earning cases end to end, prepare documentation, liaise with clients and third parties, and ensure data is captured accurately for MI. Strong communication, accuracy and organisation are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree, previous paralegal or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Accuracy, good organisational skills, ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and flexibility
• Good knowledge of Word and Outlook is required and experience in Excel, PowerPoint, interwoven would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Fee earning end to end case work including being responsible for your own cases allocated in accordance with resourcing thresholds, under supervision
• Preparation of documentation, liaising with clients, customers (as and when required), third parties to progress cases through the appropriate process within SLA
• Drafting correspondence
• Reviewing incoming correspondence from third parties
• Managing key dates
• Ensuring Peppermint system is accurately updated to allow data capture and MI to be produced
• Responsible for delivering an excellent client service through case management
• Full financial management of matters with high level of financial hygiene specifically in relation to billing
• Play an active role in continuous improvement and change within relevant team and support Senior management team in that respect
• Undertake work within the regulatory and industry frameworks, policies and procedures
• Maintain a culture of positive behaviour and role modelling within the team

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Fast-paced

Education

Degree, previous paralegal or equivalent experience

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Interwoven

Job description

TLT are recruiting for a Contract Paralegal to join our Retail Mortgage Services (RMS) Team in Manchester for a 3-6 month contract. This role is based full time from our TLT Manchester office and will be paid a day rate via an Umbrella Company. Your Role As a Paralegal you will be responsible for the following:

• Fee earning end to end case work including being responsible for your own cases allocated in accordance with resourcing thresholds, under supervision
• Preparation of documentation, liaising with clients, customers (as and when required), third parties to progress cases through the appropriate process within SLA
• Drafting correspondence
• Reviewing incoming correspondence from third parties
• Managing key dates
• Ensuring Peppermint system is accurately updated to allow data capture and MI to be produced
• Responsible for delivering an excellent client service through case management
• Full financial management of matters with high level of financial hygiene specifically in relation to billing
• Play an active role in continuous improvement and change within relevant team and support Senior management team in that respect
• Undertake work within the regulatory and industry frameworks, policies and procedures
• Maintain a culture of positive behaviour and role modelling within the team
• Degree, previous paralegal or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Accuracy, good organisational skills, ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and flexibility
• Good knowledge of Word and Outlook is required and experience in Excel, PowerPoint, interwoven would be beneficial

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Over the last few years TLT's successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards. Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success.