We're partnered with a leading commercial law firm based in Manchester city centre who are looking for a Banking Paralegal to join their Real Estate Finance team. You’ll work closely with fee earners to provide administrative and clerical support across a range of property finance matters and will liaise with central support to ensure the smooth running of transactions. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and a keen interest in financial and property law.
Responsibilities include:
* Provide assistance with Companies House and Land Registry registrations and requisitions.
* Support redemptions by preparing release documents, obtaining redemption statements, and drafting completion slips.
* Assist with completions including conducting completion day checks, preparing priority searches, financial statements and transfer of funds.
* Manage and update portfolio checklists, condition precedent schedules, and matter progress reports.
* Communicate professionally with clients, solicitors, and internal teams via telephone and email.
* Handle full file administration including opening, billing, recording undertakings, closing, and archiving.
* Prepare legal and financial documents such as bank standard security documents, completion undertakings, and statements.
* Maintain and monitor key dates and deadlines using the firm’s diary and task management system.
* Ensure compliance with firm policies, regulatory requirements, and confidentiality obligations.
What we need from you:
* Previous experience in a legal support or paralegal role, ideally within banking, property, or real estate finance law.
* Strong document preparation skills, including proofreading and formatting.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively across departments and support multiple fee earners.
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