We are currently recruiting for a Paralegal (Block Management) to join our Property Recoveries team in our Bourne End office, working as part of the wider Debt Recovery department.
This exciting position at our growing and ambitious law firm in the heart of England will join our busy block management team, and is ideally suited to a committed individual, who works well in a team and has a 'can do' attitude. The applicant will be required to manage their own caseload and should have a strong understanding of leasehold and freehold property and Landlord and Tenant law. Some knowledge of Company structure is required.
SE-Solicitors is consistently recognised as a high-ranking law firm in the Legal 500. The Debt Recoveries team has a particularly enviable reputation for all aspects of Property Recovery law, including Rent Arrears Recovery and Possession, Service Charge Arrears Recovery, and Ground Rent Arrears Recovery.
We are a firm who put people first in everything we do, meaning we are focussed on not only our clients but the development and success of all our staff. As an equal opportunity's employer, we comply with the equality laws, whilst promoting a good and harmonious working environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.
Job Role
This varied role is a fantastic opportunity to work within a friendly and approachable team, working with highly experienced Secretaries, Solicitors, and Directors.
Responsibilities of the role would include, but are not limited to:
· Setting up new clients and maintaining client details
· Dealing with the onboarding process i.e SmartSearch
· Completing the import of new instructions and attaching to files
· Liaising with clients, managing agents, and third-party solicitors
· Carrying out searches with the Land Registry and Companies House
· Managing own caseload and assisting team where required
· Monitoring, actioning, and diarising tasks.
· Drafting and reviewing property-related deeds and documents such as licences for landlord's consent, deeds of variation to leases and transfer deeds and lease extensions
· Creating and maintaining spreadsheets.
· Data Validation
· Obtaining execution of documentation (wet signature/Docusign etc.)
· Completing transactions, scanning, and post-completion tasks.
· Billing and sending Invoices
· Dealing with Land Registry Requisitions
· File closures.
Knowledge & Skills
· Previous similar experience required - Essential
· IT Skills - Essential
· Client relationship management - Essential
Person Specification
· Have a strong understanding of leasehold and freehold property and Landlord and Tenant law
· Demonstrate an awareness of the professional standards required when working within a regulated law firm and the importance of delivering a quality service to our clients
· Work well under pressure maintaining attention to detail
· Self-motivated, organised with the ability to prioritise, be agile and manage own workload
· Adhere to SRA rules
· Punctual, honest and trustworthy
· Understands requirements under Data Protection Act
· Understands confidential nature of the environment
· Demonstrate an ability to clearly communicate
· Strong negotiation skills
· Professional phone etiquette
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Bourne End SL8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person