Contract Senior Paralegal - Retail Mortgage Services

TLT LLP; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

TLT LLP is recruiting for Contract Senior Paralegals to join the Retail Mortgage Services (RMS) Team in Belfast for a 3-6 month contract. The role is full time from the Belfast office and paid a day rate via an Umbrella Company.

You will manage end-to-end case work, prepare documentation, liaise with clients and third parties, and ensure accurate case management and timely billing. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years paralegal experience, a law degree or equivalent, excellent communication

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of previous paralegal experience.
• A Law degree or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Accuracy, good organisational skills, ability to operate in a fast paced environment and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Fee earning end to end case work including own cases allocated under supervision.
• Prepare documentation and liaise with clients, customers and third parties to progress cases within SLA.
• Draft and review correspondence and manage key dates.
• Ensure case management system is updated to enable data capture and MI.
• Deliver excellent client service through effective case management and billing.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Excellent communication

Accuracy and organisation

Teamwork and client service

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Interwoven

Job description

TLT are recruiting for Contract Senior Paralegal’s to join our Retail Mortgage Services (RMS) Team in Belfast for a 3-6 month contract. This role is based full time from our TLT Belfast office and will be paid a day rate via an Umbrella Company.

Your Role

• Fee earning end to end case work including being responsible for your own cases allocated in accordance with resourcing thresholds, to include some more complex matters, 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 the case management 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,
• Undertake work within the regulatory and industry frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Maintain a culture of positive behaviour and role modelling within the team.
• Operate at a competency level which means you are a Subject Matter Expert.
• Regularly updating clients on case progress and ensuring prompt billing.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, company policies, and data protection regulations.

Your Skills and Experience

• At least 2 yearsof previous paralegal experience.
• A Law degree or equivalent qualification.
• 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.
• Desirable, but not essential, are proficient Excel skills (with basic and vlookup formulas, pivot tables, pivot charts & managing large spreadsheets) and the ability to export data to other spreadsheets and charts efficiently, whilst also being able to put together easy-to-read analysis.
• Excellent ability to manage a busy caseload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and external parties.
• Meticulous approach to reviewing documents, preparing legal documents, and ensuring accuracy.

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking,TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one stepahead, and we do the same for our people.

With local,nationaland international reach, we have over 1,800people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firmsacross Europe,Indiaand the US. Over the last few years TLT’ssuccessful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support forcolleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and atthe Legal Business, TheLawyerand British Legal Awards.

Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next forour clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valuedfor our values. We do this in our unique way by creating socialvalue and a dynamic environment where our people are curious,creativeand ambitious for their success.

In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone tobe their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to thesuccess of TLT.