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LR Legal Recruitment
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Guildford, Surrey
Paralegal
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £18,000 per annum |
Overview
Paralegal £18,000 - £25,000 Guildford, Surrey Our client is a very strong law firm with 7 offices throughout Surrey and South West London. The ethos of their approach to clients is to be receptive, responsive and friendly. They believe these attributes can only prosper if all employees deal with each other in a similar manner. They are proud of their reputation as a friendly firm that people enjoy working for and working with. The firm are now looking for a Paralegal to join their Lending department in the Guildford office. This role would particularly suit candidates with previous property law experience or those candidates with experience in other areas of law, who are keen to work/learn in a new department. What is the role The Lending department mainly operates out of the Head Office in Guildford and in total comprises of 2 Partners, 2 Associate Solicitors, 2 Solicitors, 1 Trainee Solicitor, 1 Paralegal and 2 Legal Assistants. The firm are keen to meet with candidates who have had previous experience in Property law but are equally keen to see candidates with other legal experience but are interested in learning a new area of law. As such the firm will offer excellent and detailed training for the right candidate. Main responsibilities for this role are: To provide transactional support and advice to their Lender clients, but also to Borrowers where instructed to on a Dual Representation basis Develop an understanding of credit underwriting, financial services regulation and consumer credit To work on matters introduced by their Lender clients, those matters delegated by the Partners, or introduced through own caseloads and connections To work collaboratively across the department Opening and closing files Land registration, SDLT and Companies House Educate and assist in internal and external training programmes and presentations What you will need Minimum requirements: Paralegal/Legal Assistant with experience in Property/Lending would be desirable but is not essential Previous Paralegal/Legal Assistant experience is essential Advanced IT skills High accuracy levels Communicates professionally with clients, agents and others involved in the conveyancing process Demonstrates a pro-active approach to work and clients Prior knowledge of Evolution, or another case management system is preferable What they offer 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays Private medical cover Contributory pension Life assurance (4 x annual salary) Employee Assistance Programme Training and Development Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Travel to Work Loan Scheme For more information about this Paralegal role please contacts Matthew Heard at LR Legal Recruitment or to apply please do so within. LR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with a reputation based on trust and integrity. We will always ask your permission before sending your CV to any of our Clients. Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please be aware that due to the volume of applications that we receive if you have not heard from us within 48 hours your application has been unsuccessful.