Mortgage Litigation Paralegal

Stellar Select Limited; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Oxfordshire is seeking a Mortgage Litigation Paralegal. The role involves supporting fee earners, maintaining case files, and preparing legal documents. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of experience in mortgage litigation and strong communication skills. Benefits include generous holiday, professional development, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank and public holidays

Simply Health Cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Bupa after qualifying period

Volunteering days off

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Company sick pay

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal.
• Experience in mortgage litigation within a law firm.
• Solid communication skills and professional client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic case files and process client instructions.
• Assist fee earners with their caseload.
• Prepare legal documents using case management templates.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

• Job Title: Mortgage Litigation Paralegal
• Location: Oxfordshire - Hybrid
• Salary: Up to £40,000, depending on experience
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5.30 pm
• Benefits: 23 days holiday plus bank and public holidays; Simply Health Cash plan; Employee assistance programme; Bupa (after qualifying period); Free Legal and Conveyance fees; Volunteering days off; Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave; Company sick pay; Ongoing learning and development opportunities

About our Client and the role of Mortgage Litigation Paralegal: We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join the Mortgage Litigation team of an established law firm, where you will be assisting fee earners with their caseload and providing them with administrative and legal support.

The business is expanding quickly, offering significant scope for career progression and professional growth, offering extensive resources for learning and development, and exposure to varied and interesting matters.

Responsibilities for the role

• Open and maintain electronic case files, keeping organised by actioning workflow entries and processing client instructions.
• Initially, assisting fee earners in department with case load and under their direction.
• Review Land Registry Office Copies.
• Prepare routine legal documents using templates from case management system.
• Issue proceedings, obtain Court Orders and take enforcement action.
• Prepare, file and serve Court bundles.
• Assist fee earners in preparing invoices and ensure all fees are accounted for.
• Supporting Fee Earners with the day-to-day management of files.

Experience required

• At least 1 years' experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal is essential
• Experience in mortgage litigation, gained within a law firm is essential.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills are needed and willing to speak to clients in a professional manner
• Ability to perform well under pressure and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team and embrace teamwork.
• Attention to detail

For more information regarding the role of Mortgage Litigation Paralegal please contact us