Paralegal / Trainee legal executive – Property team

Morecrofts LLP; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Morecrofts LLP in Crosby is seeking an experienced Property Paralegal or Trainee Legal Executive to support a busy property team. The role involves assisting with residential and commercial conveyancing, setting up and progressing files from onboarding to completion, and providing daily support across offices.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months' property paralegal experience, be confident with conveyancing, and be familiar with case management systems, Laserforms, Land Registry and

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in a property paralegal role.
• Experience in residential conveyancing essential.
• Experience in commercial conveyancing desirable.
• Experience with case management systems, Laserforms, the Land Registry and SDLT Portals essential.
• InfoTrack experience desirable; full training will be provided.
• Experience in a CQS-accredited practice desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior property lawyers with residential and commercial conveyancing matters, including flats.
• Set up and progress files from onboarding through to completion and post completion work.
• Diary management of key tasks.
• Update clients on case progress in a professional and timely manner.
• Communicate with estate agents, lenders and other agencies.
• Provide day-to-day support to the property team across all offices.
• Use case management systems and relevant conveyancing portals to progress matters efficiently.

Skills

Property conveyancing

Client communication

Diary management

Education

Property paralegal experience (12 months)

Tools

Case management systems

Laserforms

Land Registry

SDLT Portals

InfoTrack

Job description

Paralegal / Trainee legal executive – Property team

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Paralegal or Trainee Legal Executive to join our fantastic property team. The position is based in the Crosby Office.

This role will involve assisting senior property lawyers in a busy, fast-paced department, supporting residential and commercial conveyancing work and providing day-to-day assistance to the property team across all of our offices.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting senior property lawyers with all types of residential and commercial conveyancing matters, including flats.
• Setting up and dealing with files from onboarding, through to completion and post completion work.
• Diary management of key tasks.
• Updating clients on case progress in a professional and timely manner.
• Communicating with estate agents, lenders and other agencies.
• Providing day-to-day support to the property team across all offices.
• Using case management systems and relevant conveyancing portals to progress matters efficiently.

Skills and experience required

• A minimum of 12 months’ previous experience in a property paralegal role is essential.
• Confidence and experience in assisting with residential conveyancing work essential.
• Experience in assisting with commercial conveyancing work desirable.
• Experience of case management systems, Laserforms, the Land Registry and SDLT Portals are essential.
• Experience of using InfoTrack is desirable, although full training will be provided.
• Experience of working in a CQS-accredited practice is desirable.

About you

The ideal candidate will be well organised, flexible and able to work well under pressure. You will be numerate, confident communicating with clients and third parties, and have a professional telephone manner.

What we offer

Morecrofts offers an excellent working environment, a generous holiday allowance, training and progression opportunities. Benefits of joining our team include a pension scheme, death in service benefit, service discounts and much more.

Morecrofts has an outstanding reputation as a good employer. We are a friendly, sociable and respected company with a firm belief in supporting our staff and clients beyond expectations.