Securitisation Paralegal

3 months ago

Leeds, United Kingdom qed legal Full time
An opportunity has arisen to join the property securitisation team of a top chambers ranked, legal 500 firm in LeedsThis role is for self-motivated paralegals based in or around Leeds or willing to commute to the firm's Leeds office. You will ideally have (amongst other skills);Salary: Competitive (DOE)General responsibilities of the role include but is not limited to:
  • Identifying titles;
  • Obtaining Official Copy Entries and Office Copy Documents from the Land Registry
  • Undertaking title checks and other property due diligence
  • Carrying out searches 
  • Obtaining items from Local Authorities and other third parties; chasing for outstanding items
  • Carrying out pre-completion Land Registry searches
  • Dealing with post-completion matters
  • Providing the Clients, Partners and Solicitors with progress reports as and when required 
  • Meeting targets that may be set from time to time;
  • Following department procedures, the Solicitors’ accounts rules and the Firm’s policies and procedures 
The ideal candidate has: 
  • 2:1 degree or equivalent in Law
  • Successful completion of the LPC or studying the LPC part time   
  • CILEX qualification
  • Sound knowledge of DMS 
  • Fantastic drafting skills
  • The ability to conduct effective research
  • Computer literacy
  • Great communication skills/ telephone manner