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Paralegal - Lending
- Location: Guildford
- Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Lending team, providing direct support to fee earners to enhance operational efficiency. This role is ideal for individuals with a legal background in Lending/Property, looking to contribute to a dynamic team.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Prepare correspondence and documents, possibly from digital dictation, and manage filing systems including the opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files.
- Administer daily filing and handle mail and enclosures for dispatch.
- Arrange copying, meetings, and maintain up-to-date diaries for fee earners.
- Prepare conference rooms for meetings, providing refreshments and clearing the room post-meeting.
- Attend to clients and agents in person and via telephone in a professional manner, updating and chasing for information as needed.
- Assist with completion statements, post-exchange, and pre-completion formalities.
- Handle online form submissions including SDLT forms and submit Land Registry forms.
- Obtain information from local authorities and manage registration and post-completion formalities.
- Engage in marketing and other non-core activities to support the department’s broader goals.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Legal background with experience in Lending/Property.
- Proficient IT skills in relevant software packages.
- High accuracy levels and good work production matching fee earners' pace.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proactive approach to work, with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
- Demonstrates good customer care, responsiveness, and attention to client service.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to self-development and willingness to engage in training and development activities.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with Practice Evolve or other case management systems.
- Broad knowledge of law/legal practices.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive team environment focused on personal and professional growth.
To apply for this Paralegal position in our Lending department, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role to mark DOT watts AT reed DOT com.
