Paralegal – Property Securitisation

Versende Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Versende Legal in Leeds seeks a Paralegal for their Property Securitisation team. You will manage your own caseload, support partners, and handle tasks from title checks to post-completion work, gaining exposure to transactions from £1m to £500m.

The role requires at least 6 months' conveyancing experience, strong drafting, and the ability to work under pressure. LPC or equivalent study is expected, with a 2:1 degree in law.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' conveyancing experience (essential).
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, well-organised approach.
• Good drafting skills and ability to conduct effective legal research.
• Confident communicator with strong client-service instinct.
• Ability to prioritise a heavy workload to tight deadlines with limited supervision.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• 2:1 Law degree or equivalent; LPC completed or studying.

Responsibilities

• Identify titles and obtain Official Copy Entries from Land Registry.
• Undertake title checks and property due diligence.
• Carry out searches and obtain items from Local Authorities and third parties.
• Chase outstanding items and keep matters moving.
• Perform pre-completion Land Registry searches and post-completion work.
• Provide progress reports to clients, Partners and Solicitors.
• Support team on larger transactions and assist fellow paralegals when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Prioritisation

Education

2:1 Law degree

LPC completed or studying

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

DMS

Job description

Paralegal – Property Securitisation | Leeds | £27,000

We're delighted to be working in partnership with a long-established, full-service law firm on the appointment of a Paralegal into their Property Securitisation team in Leeds.

Who you'd be joining

Our client has been a fixture of the City of London legal scene for over 150 years, and today operates from offices in London, Leeds, Birmingham and Colchester, serving clients across England and Wales. Around 350 people strong with a growing international reach, they act for everyone from major multi-nationals to private individuals, alongside a substantial base of charities, housing associations and regulators. Their specialisms span Commercial/Corporate, Civil Litigation, Housing, Employment, Real Estate, Projects and Property Development.

The Securitisation team you'd be joining is ranked Tier 1 by both Chambers UK and Legal 500, sits at the forefront of the affordable housing sector, and works on transactions ranging from £1m to £500m.

The role

Supporting Partners and Solicitors, you'll run your own caseload and get properly involved in significant transactions from day one. Day to day, that means:

• Identifying titles and obtaining Official Copy Entries and Office Copy Documents from the Land Registry
• Undertaking title checks and wider property due diligence
• Carrying out searches and obtaining items from Local Authorities and other third parties
• Chasing outstanding items and keeping matters moving
• Pre-completion Land Registry searches and post-completion work
• Providing progress reports to clients, Partners and Solicitors
• Helping organise, monitor and deliver the team's larger transactions, and supporting fellow paralegals when needed

It's a demanding role that rewards flexibility and the ability to juggle competing priorities well.

What we're looking for

• A minimum of 6 months' conveyancing experience (essential)
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, well-organised approach
• Good drafting skills and the ability to conduct effective legal research
• Confident communicator who can explain things in plain English, with a strong client-service instinct
• Comfortable prioritising a heavy workload to tight deadlines, sometimes with limited supervision
• Competent across MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• A supportive team player – self-motivated, tenacious and calm under pressure
• 2:1 degree or equivalent in Law (or an appropriate conversion)
• LPC completed, or studying part time (or equivalent)
• Experience with a Document Management System (DMS)

The details

• Process: One stage, in person – straightforward and quick

Our client is committed to equal opportunities and to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and particularly welcomes applications from groups currently under-represented in the profession.