Leasehold Enfranchisement Paralegal - Path to Trainee Solicitor

Martin Tolhurst Solicitors; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Tolhurst Solicitors in Gillingham is seeking a Leasehold Enfranchisement Paralegal to join the Leasehold Enfranchisement Team. The role involves learning and assisting in lease extensions, freehold enfranchisement, tribunal applications, and related landlord and tenant work.

You will support fee earners, help develop the department, and contribute to marketing and relationship building with valuers and referrals.

Qualifications

• Spent at least 6 months in the Residential Conveyancing Department.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Aiming to become a Trainee Solicitor, Paralegal, Legal Executive or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Learn about and assist in lease extensions of flats under LRHUDA 1993 and voluntary lease extensions.
• Assist with freehold enfranchisement claims under LRHUDA 1993.
• Make and progress tribunal applications related to lease extensions and enfranchisement.
• Handle right to manage claims under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
• Assist in sale/purchase of freehold reversions and related notices under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.
• Assist with lease extensions and freehold purchases for houses under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1967.
• Prepare new leases to create leasehold titles and deeds of variation.
• Provide general landlord and tenant advice and support to fee earners.
• Marketing and promoting the department to increase revenue streams and develop referral relationships.
• Keep up to date with case law and tribunal decisions and support legislative reform preparation.

Job description

Martin Tolhurst Solicitors in Gillingham is seeking a Leasehold Enfranchisement Paralegal to join the Leasehold Enfranchisement Team. The role involves learning and assisting in lease extensions, freehold enfranchisement, tribunal applications, and related landlord and tenant work.

You will support fee earners, help develop the department, and contribute to marketing and relationship building with valuers and referrals.