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About Jason McKnight
Jason McKnight
Jason McKnight is a partner and director of RECOM Solutions, a construction and project management business based in Salford Quays which operates across the north west and beyond.
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Continue ReadingJon Davage appointed as Bermans first Managing Director
Jon Davage
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Manchester based Jon, will be spending time across both of the Manchester and Liverpool offices, working closely with fellow board members in both locations, to ensure its staff and clients remain at the heart of everything Bermans do.
Continue ReadingNew Vacancy – Property Finance Paralegal
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Property Finance Paralegal to join our Property and Construction team. The existing team is friendly, hard-working and welcoming and we are seeking a like-minded individual.
Start date: Immediate
Location: Liverpool city-centre office
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Key duties:
- Responsibility for progressing a caseload from start to finish, under supervision and with training from the fee earners.
- Making and receiving calls to clients and third parties involved in the transaction.
- Responding promptly to requests for updates and information from clients, agents, brokers and introducers.
- Preparing banking security documentation for review by the supervising fee earner.
- Preparing and / or reviewing contract packs and raising enquiries based on their contents.
- Ordering pre-contract and pre-completion searches and reviewing the results.
- Drafting and submitting applications to the Land Registry, Companies House and search portals.
- Preparing files for completion, including the preparation of completion statements.
- Generally supporting and assisting a busy team.
- Dealing with files at completion and the post-completion stage.
Skills and experience required:
- Proficient use of the Land Registry and Companies House portals.
- At least 6 months’ previous experience in property / property finance work.
- Demonstrable experience in working diligently towards client deadlines.
- Excellent organisation, time-management and communication skills.
- A personable and hard-working nature.
- 3 A Levels in C grade or above (or equivalent).
Salary and benefits:
Salary will be dependent on experience, please contact us for details.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and covering letter to:
Fergal O’Cleirigh
Head of Property and Construction
Email: fergal.ocleirigh@bermans.co.uk
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