Residential Property Paralegal

4 weeks ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Ascent Performance Group Ltd Full time
Position Overview

Are you skilled in managing Scottish residential property transactions for sellers? If so, this opportunity may align with your expertise.

This role presents a unique chance within our secured litigation division to represent clients in property transactions involving the sale of repossessed residential properties, from initial instruction through to completion, including shared ownership cases, all while adhering to established timelines.

About Ascent Performance Group Ltd

At Ascent, we prioritize our clients' needs, ensuring that during their most challenging times, we provide the necessary support. We collaborate with major financial service organizations to assist individuals during periods of uncertainty.

Our operations are guided by five core principles:

  • Innovate and lead
  • Be compassionate and accessible
  • Demonstrate resilience
  • Maintain efficiency
  • Uphold integrity

Benefits We Provide

  • Competitive pension plan for our employees
  • Discounted gym memberships through select healthcare providers
  • Health cash plan for reimbursement on everyday medical treatments
  • 22 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure) plus an option to purchase additional leave
  • Discounts on various products and services to enhance daily living
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Support for professional membership fees
  • Flexible working arrangements (post-training period)
  • Access to a 24/7 digital GP service through our healthcare partner
  • Discretionary bonus program recognizing individual and team achievements

Daily Responsibilities

  • Manage all facets of the residential property process on behalf of clients and mortgage lenders dealing with repossessed properties.
  • Prepare memos of sale and auction documentation.
  • Review property titles upon client instruction and provide comprehensive title reports.
  • As a residential property paralegal, you will communicate effectively with clients and solicitors.
  • Draft, review, and distribute sales contracts and related documents.
  • Address client inquiries, offer status updates, and keep all parties informed throughout the sales process.
  • Coordinate with asset managers to ensure seamless transactions.
  • Facilitate timely exchange of contracts.
  • Handle post-sale activities, including the distribution of surplus funds when applicable.

Candidate Qualifications for Residential Property Paralegals

Essential Skills

  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including at least a C grade in English and Mathematics
  • Experience with the Scottish property transaction process
  • Able to work collaboratively and independently
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities
  • Solid understanding of legal principles and the legal system
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Familiarity with electronic document management systems
  • High level of confidentiality and discretion
  • Meticulous attention to detail and research capabilities

Desirable Skills

  • Law degree or equivalent qualification
  • Experience in a legal environment within financial services
  • Background in the legal sector or in-house with a leading financial services firm

Additional Information

As part of the onboarding process, all successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive employment screening to ensure alignment with our standards of honesty and integrity, safeguarding the interests of Ascent Performance Group Ltd, our employees, clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Training will be conducted remotely, with travel expenses covered by the company. Following successful training completion, candidates will be eligible for flexible working arrangements.



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