Paralegal - Post Completions

Fieldfisher; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Manchester is currently seeking a post completions Paralegal to join their Real Estate Finance team. In this role, you will focus on Land Registry applications and support fee earners. The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate law degree, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. The position requires being in the office 4 days a week, and offers opportunities for career development within a diverse and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Dental insurance

Life assurance

Matched pension contributions up to 7%

Holiday trading

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and IT skills required.
• Previous administration experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit Land Registry applications.
• Raise queries with Land Registry on behalf of Fee Earners.
• Deal with Land Registry requisitions and update trackers.
• Communicate with solicitors and lenders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT skills

Customer service experience

Education

Undergraduate 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

You will be working as part of a post completion team carrying out daily tasks including;

• 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;
• 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.
• 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.
• In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
• 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: Take 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 is not exclusive:

If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.

We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine at the interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.

What to do next:

• Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.
• Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
• Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
• For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
• We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at .

We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.