Senior Paralegal / Paralegal

TLT LLP; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Belfast seeks a Senior Paralegal or Paralegal to join their Secured Lender Services team. The role involves managing end-to-end case work in mortgage litigation and delivering excellent client service. Ideal candidates should have a degree and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits in a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25-30 days holiday based on length of service

Private medical insurance

Flexible working approach

Qualifications

• Previous paralegal or equivalent experience is required.
• Strong communication skills in both verbal and written forms.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fee earning end-to-end case work.
• Prepare documentation and liaise with clients as needed.
• Draft and review correspondence from third parties.
• Manage financial hygiene and billing for cases.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Accuracy

Good organizational skills

Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

Flexibility

Good knowledge of Word and Outlook

Experience in Excel and PowerPoint

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field

Job description

We are recruiting for a Senior Paralegal or Paralegal to join our Secured Lender Services team in Belfast. You will undertake legal work in respect of mortgage litigation, lender sales, and / or other related services delivered within Secured Lender Services team. This role is being offered on a full time basis.

Your Role

As a Senior Paralegal or Paralegal you will be responsible for the following;

• Fee earning end to end case work including being responsible for your own cases allocated in accordance with resourcing thresholds, to include some more complex matters, under supervision.
• Preparation of documentation, liaising with clients, customers (as and when required), third parties to progress cases through the appropriate process within SLA
• Drafting correspondence
• Reviewing incoming correspondence from third parties
• Managing key dates
• Ensuring Peppermint system is accurately updated to allow data capture and MI to be produced
• Responsible for delivering an excellent client service through case management
• Full financial management of matters with high level of financial hygiene specifically in relation to billing,
• Play an active role in continuous improvement and change within relevant team and support the Senior management team in that respect.
• Undertake work within the regulatory and industry frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Maintain a culture of positive behaviour and role modelling within the team.
• Operate at a competency level which means you are a Subject Matter Expert.

Your Skills and Experience

• Degree, previous paralegal or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Accuracy, good organisational skills, ability to operate in a fast paced environment and flexibility
• Good knowledge of Word and Outlook is required and experience in Excel, PowerPoint

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.

We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.

Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.

Our Benefits

We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance.

At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work / life balance of our people. We’re happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role.