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Lightfoots LLP Solicitors are looking for a Paralegal to join their Lender Finance / Bridging team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the collection and organisation of documents and information from various cases within the lender team and generally assist the fee earner with their files and case management on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft routine legal documents;
• Create and maintain case files;
• Conduct legal research;
• Registering applications on Companies House;
• Dealing with enquiries from Companies House and Land Registry, as necessary;
• Issuing security documentation;
• Handling completion monies;
• Preparing invoices and ensuring all fees are accounted for prior to completion;
• Reporting on title upon completion;
• Dealing with post-completion work, such as redemptions, consent to lease, s106 approval and so forth; and
• Generally assisting fee earners with their files.

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal secretary or assistant or paralegal
• Preferable 1-2 years' experience in similar role

Key Skills

• Knowledge of legal finance practice is a plus
• Solid written and verbal communication skills are needed
• Ability to be proactive and handle a busy workload
• Ability to perform well under pressure and work to tight deadlines

The above list of duties is not an exhaustive list and may be amended from time to time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?
• Do you live within a commutable distance to Thame, Oxfordshire?

Experience:

• Paralegal: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person