Property Securitisation Paralegal

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited invites applications for a Property Paralegal in Colchester, supporting a specialist property securitisation team on high-value transactions.

You will work alongside Partners and Solicitors, handle caseloads, and build expertise in property work within affordable housing transactions.

Qualifications

• Ideally have property or conveyancing experience.
• Strong drafting and legal research skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Capable of managing a busy caseload and prioritising deadlines.
• Strong communication and client care skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to work independently while supporting the team.
• Keen to develop career in property.

Responsibilities

• Identifying property titles and obtaining Land Registry documents.
• Undertaking title checks, property due diligence and searches.
• Obtaining information from Local Authorities and third parties.
• Chasing outstanding documentation and managing transaction requirements.
• Carrying out pre-completion Land Registry searches.
• Assisting with post-completion matters.
• Providing clients, Partners and Solicitors with regular progress updates.
• Helping coordinate and monitor significant transactions.
• Managing your own caseload while collaborating with the wider team.

Skills

Property experience

Drafting

Legal research

Organisation

Client care

Communication

Education

2:1 degree

LPC/CILEX experience

Equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join a highly regarded Property Securitisation team in Colchester, working at the forefront of the affordable housing sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for a property-focused paralegal to work alongside experienced Partners and Solicitors on high-value transactions ranging from £1m to £500m, while taking responsibility for their own caseload and developing their technical property experience.

The Opportunity:

You'll support a busy team across a variety of significant property transactions, with your workload likely to include:

• Identifying property titles and obtaining Land Registry documents
• Undertaking title checks, property due diligence and searches
• Obtaining information from Local Authorities and other third parties
• Chasing outstanding documentation and managing transaction requirements
• Carrying out pre-completion Land Registry searches
• Assisting with post-completion matters
• Providing clients, Partners and Solicitors with regular progress updates
• Helping coordinate and monitor significant transactions
• Managing your own caseload while working collaboratively with the wider team

About You:

• Ideally have previous property or conveyancing experience
• Have strong drafting and legal research skills
• Have excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Can manage a busy caseload and prioritise competing deadlines
• Have strong communication and client care skills
• Are confident using Word, Excel and Outlook
• Can work independently while being a supportive team player
• Are proactive, resilient and keen to develop your career in property
• A 2:1 degree, LPC/CILEX experience or equivalent would be advantageous

Interested?

If you're a Property Paralegal looking to work on high-value transactions within a specialist and market-leading affordable housing team, this could be an excellent next step.

For a confidential discussion or to find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch today.

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