Paralegal

Huntress; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on billings

Job summary

Huntress is seeking a Paralegal with a minimum of 6 months' conveyancing experience to join our Leeds-based Securitisation and Property team. You will support solicitors and partners on a busy caseload, progressing transactions from instruction through to completion.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines. A Law degree or equivalent is advantageous; CILEx/LPC experience may help.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' conveyancing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience handling a busy workload and meeting deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and approachable telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Support Solicitors and Partners with a varied portfolio of property transactions.
• Progress files to deadlines and manage allocated tasks.
• Review titles and Land Registry docs; conduct due diligence and searches.
• Liaise with Land Registry, Local Authorities, clients and third parties.
• Provide regular updates to Solicitors and clients on progress.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal with a minimum of 6 months' previous conveyancing experience to join a highly regarded Securitisation team in Leeds.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a busy and established Securitisation team, working alongside experienced Solicitors and Partners on a varied caseload and supporting transactions from initial instruction through to completion.

Previous conveyancing experience of at least 6 months is essential and non-negotiable.

The Role

Working as part of the Property team, responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Solicitors and Partners with a varied portfolio of property transactions
• Managing allocated tasks across files and taking responsibility for progressing work to agreed deadlines
• Reviewing property titles and obtaining Official Copy Entries and other Land Registry documentation
• Carrying out property due diligence, searches and title checks
• Liaising with Land Registry, Local Authorities, clients and other third parties to obtain required information
• Chasing outstanding documentation and ensuring files continue to progress
• Assisting with pre-completion searches and post-completion matters
• Providing regular updates to Solicitors and clients on the progress of transactions
• Monitoring deadlines and prioritising a busy workload
• Supporting colleagues within the wider team when required
• Maintaining accurate records and following established legal and departmental procedures

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 6 months' previous conveyancing experience - essential
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Experience managing a busy workload and prioritising competing deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A professional and approachable telephone manner
• Strong administration skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• The ability to work independently while also being a supportive team player
• A methodical, proactive and commercially minded approach
• The confidence to communicate with clients, Solicitors and other stakeholders

A Law degree or equivalent would be advantageous, as would experience of CILEx, the LPC or working within a Document Management System, but these are not essential.

What's on Offer?

• £27,000 salary
• Bonus based on billings
• Permanent position
• Leeds-based legal team
• Excellent opportunity to develop within a highly respected property environment
• Varied and interesting caseload
• Supportive and experienced team
• Opportunity to build on existing property/conveyancing experience and progress your legal career

Please note: applicants must have a minimum of 6 months' previous property or conveyancing experience to be considered for this position.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.