Real Estate Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Banking Paralegal to join their dynamic Real Estate Finance team in the heart of Manchester. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a keen interest in financial and property law, where you will provide vital administrative support to fee earners and ensure the smooth running of transactions. Your responsibilities will include managing legal documentation, liaising with clients and solicitors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. If you possess strong organisational and communication skills, this is the perfect chance to advance your career in a supportive and professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal support or paralegal role, ideally within banking or property law.
• Strong document preparation skills including proofreading and formatting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Companies House and Land Registry registrations.
• Prepare legal and financial documents and manage portfolio checklists.
• Communicate professionally with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Document Preparation

Communication Skills

Proofreading

Education

Experience in Legal Support

Knowledge of Property Law

Tools

Task Management System

Job description

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We're partnered with a leading UK200 listed commercial law firm based in Manchester city centre who are looking for a Banking Paralegal to join their Real Estate Finance team. You’ll work closely with fee earners to provide administrative and clerical support across a range of property finance matters and will liaise with central support to ensure the smooth running of transactions. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and a keen interest in financial and property law.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide assistance with Companies House and Land Registry registrations and requisitions.
• Support redemptions by preparing release documents, obtaining redemption statements, and drafting completion slips.
• Assist with completions including conducting completion day checks, preparing priority searches, financial statements and transfer of funds.
• Manage and update portfolio checklists, condition precedent schedules, and matter progress reports.
• Communicate professionally with clients, solicitors, and internal teams via telephone and email.
• Handle full file administration including opening, billing, recording undertakings, closing, and archiving.
• Prepare legal and financial documents such as bank standard security documents, completion undertakings, and statements.
• Maintain and monitor key dates and deadlines using the firm’s diary and task management system.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, regulatory requirements, and confidentiality obligations.

What we need from you:

• Previous experience in a legal support or paralegal role, ideally within banking, property, or commercial law.
• Strong document preparation skills, including proofreading and formatting.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and support multiple fee earners.