Paralegal (Lending)

Paralegal - Lending

• Location: Guildford
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £26-28,000 (Depending on Experience)

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.