Paralegal - Post Completions

Fieldfisher; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fieldfisher in Manchester is seeking a post completions paralegal to support the Real Estate Finance team with Land Registry enquiries and post-completion tasks. You will assist fee earners and handle registrations, queries, and trackers.

The role requires an undergraduate law degree (2:1), excellent attention to detail, and post completions experience. Strong communication and IT skills, plus reliable customer service background, are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate law degree (2:1) required.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• Post Completions experience is essential.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Previous good customer service/administration experience advantageous.
• Reliable and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications.
• Raising a variety of different queries with Land Registry on behalf of Fee Earners
• Dealing with Land Registry requisitions
• Sending completion of registrations to fee earners for approval and clients
• Registering charges and debentures at Companies House
• Adding OS1/OS2 expiry dates to a tracker and keeping an eye on OS1 expiry dates
• Updating and maintaining a post completion tracker
• Providing general administrative duties
• Communicate with solicitors/lenders
• Submit deeds to lenders and clients and to storage

Skills

Post Completions

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT skills

Customer service

Reliability

Education

Law degree (2:1)

Job description

There is currently a vacancy for a post completions Paralegal to join our successful Real Estate Finance team. In this role you will be providing support in the post completion team in conjunction with assisting fee earners on Land Registry enquiries.

Please note that there is a requirement for the successful candidate to be in the offices 4 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications;


• Raising a variety of different queries with Land Registry on behalf of Fee Earners


• Dealing with Land Registry requisitions


• Sending completion of registrations to fee earners for approval and clients


• Registering charges and debentures at Companies House


• Adding OS1/OS2 expiry dates to a tracker and keeping an eye on OS1 expiry dates;


• Updating and maintaining a post completion tracker;


• Providing general administrative duties


• Communicate with solicitors/lenders


• Submit deeds to lenders and clients and to storage

Experience and Knowledge

• Undergraduate law degree (2:1)


• Have an excellent attention to detail and be able to work well under pressure.


• Experience in Post Completions essential


• Candidates should also have excellent communication and IT skills


• Previous good customer service/administration experience would be advantageous


• Reliable

Who are we looking for?

• We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experiences can only benefit us.

What do we offer?

• You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.


• Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.


• Come for the WOW views: Based on the 17th floor in No.1 Spinningfields, with views of the entire City.


• Nurturing your talent: T ake a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.


• Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.

Inclusion at Fieldfisher

At Fieldfisher, inclusion is central to how we work. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to succeed.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or once you join us, we will work with you to put the right support in place. Examples include extra time for assessments, accessible document formats, alternative interview formats, quiet rooms, or physical and technological accessibility support.

For accessibility information on our Manchester office, visit: Accessing Fieldfisher Manchester ¦ Fieldfisher