Paralegal (Lending)

Paralegal - Lending • Location: Guildford • Job Type: Full-time • Salary: £26-28,000 (Depending on Experience) We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Lending team, providing direct support to fee earners to enhance operational efficiency. This role is ideal for individuals with a legal background in Lending/Property, looking to contribute to a dynamic team. Day-to-day of the role: • Prepare correspondence and documents, possibly from digital dictation, and manage filing systems including the opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files. • Administer daily filing and handle mail and enclosures for dispatch. • Arrange copying, meetings, and maintain up-to-date diaries for fee earners. • Prepare conference rooms for meetings, providing refreshments and clearing the room post-meeting. • Attend to clients and agents in person and via telephone in a professional manner, updating and chasing for information as needed. • Assist with completion statements, post-exchange, and pre-completion formalities. • Handle online form submissions including SDLT forms and submit Land Registry forms. • Obtain information from local authorities and manage registration and post-completion formalities. • Engage in marketing and other non-core activities to support the department’s broader goals. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Legal background with experience in Lending/Property. • Proficient IT skills in relevant software packages. • High accuracy levels and good work production matching fee earners' pace. • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. • Proactive approach to work, with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively. • Demonstrates good customer care, responsiveness, and attention to client service. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Commitment to self-development and willingness to engage in training and development activities. Desirable Skills: • Experience with Practice Evolve or other case management systems. • Broad knowledge of law/legal practices. Benefits: • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Opportunities for professional development and training. • Supportive team environment focused on personal and professional growth. To apply for this Paralegal position in our Lending department, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role to mark DOT watts AT reed DOT com.