Property Paralegal / Fee Earner

NEW ROLE: Property Paralegal / Fee Earner Manchester

Are you an experienced Paralegal or Fee Earner with a passion for property law? Our client, a well-established and highly regarded law firm, is looking to expand their dynamic team by appointing talented individuals to support their busy property department.

As a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in managing the residential conveyancing process for our clients, primarily mortgage lenders, who have repossessed properties due to mortgage arrears or breaches.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Managing all aspects of the residential conveyancing process, ensuring smooth transactions.
2. Preparing memos of sale and auction packs.
3. Reviewing residential titles and providing detailed reports.
4. Drafting, reviewing, and issuing sales contracts and related documents.
5. Communicating efficiently and professionally with clients, solicitors, and asset managers.
6. Answering queries and providing regular updates to all parties involved.
7. Handling the exchange of contracts and post-sale matters, including the distribution of surplus funds where applicable.

Ideally, you will have prior experience in a residential conveyancing or paralegal role.

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems are essential.

The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a sound understanding of the law and legal systems, and a professional, goal-oriented attitude with the ability to meet targets.

While not essential, a law degree or equivalent qualification would be advantageous, as would knowledge of CPR rules.

Experience within financial services or working in a legal environment, particularly for a top financial services organisation, is also desirable.

In return, you will be part of a supportive organisation that keeps you at their focus and therefore offers a range of additional benefits including:

1. Competitive salary commensurate with experience
2. 22 Days Holiday Plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holidays.
3. Season ticket loans to ease your commute
4. Workplace pension
5. Health cash plan
6. Critical illness cover
7. Discounted gym memberships.
8. Discounts on legal services, online shopping, and cycle-to-work schemes.
9. Flexibility
10. Hybrid working

This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, the successful candidate can expect a salary ranging from £25-£35k depending on level of experience/qualification.

For more information on this excellent opportunity please contact Tracy today at t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk or alternatively call 0161 9147 357.