New 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, welcoming and hard-working 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