Looking for your next challenge in law?Are you a candidate with a 2:1 or First-class degree? An exciting opportunity has opened with a dynamic, forward-thinking law firm based in the city centre.We want an ambitious, switched-on individual with the right attitude! If you’ve had exposure to property, corporate, or lending, or you’re a banking law graduate, that’s a definite bonus.What really matters? Your drive, enthusiasm, and eagerness to learn. If you’re ready to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!JOB TITLE: BANKING PARALEGAL SALARY: £25,000 - £26,000LOCATION: Manchester City CentreHOURS OF WORK: 9 am – 5.30 pm, Monday to FridayBENEFITS: 25+stat holidays, plus additional benefits!Due to continued success and growth, our client is seeking a Banking Paralegal. This role offers the opportunity to join an established and progressive law firm. You will also be offered excellent training and development. The opportunity to develop your career with a view to a training contract, depending on your performance.The successful applicant will support Fee Earners and be committed to delivering a high standard of client care.Primary Purpose of the role:Reporting directly to all fee earners, provide administrative and clerical support to the team as directed, and work with the department to provide effective support services to the team.JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist the team and property support team with Companies House and Land Registry registrations / requisitions when needed.Be actively involved in assisting fee earners with redemptions including preparation of release documents, liaising with the client to obtain redemption statements, preparation of the completion slips and liaising with the Borrower’s solicitor.Assisting fee earners with completions including completion day checks, priority searches, statements and slips for transfer of monies.Work closely with fee earners in the setting up, uploading and management of portfolio checklists and schedules as well as condition precedent schedulesAssist fee earners in the management and prompt submission of matter progress reports to Clients where requiredCommunicate in a courteous and professional manner with clients, other contacts and internal staff on the telephone and by email, relaying messages and providing assistance where possiblePrompt administration of files such as opening and closing, billing, recording undertakings, archiving, etc., as directed by the fee earnerAt all times comply with internal procedures as set out in the Office Manual and the Clerical GuideAt all times comply with all relevant legislation and regulations as directed by the firm (e.g. client confidentiality, anti-money laundering, Solicitors’ Regulation Authority and The Law Society rules, Solicitors’ Accounts Rules, Data Protection Act, etc.)Work as part of a team when work is requested by any other fee earner or CSU, thus ensuring that work is delivered in a timely manner This includes liaising with / redirecting tasks to CSU with covering instructions (arranging CSU cover in line with reviewing staffing / holidays).Ensure that all typed work is accurate and proof-read before being handed to the fee earnerPrepare correspondence, documents (including track changing), Bank standard security documents, completion undertakings and completion statementsAssist in the personal organisation of fee earners using a computerised diary and task management system to ensure that no key dates, deadlines, tasks and appointments are missed by the fee earner and ensuring the Bribery Act information is up to date.PERSON SPECIFICATION: The skills required to undertake the above job description are as follows:-Experience in property, corporate, banking or commercial desirable Excellent organizationalskillsExperience with a case manager system is desirableExcellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Teams, databases and ExcelTeam player with a positive and proactive attitudeProfessional and helpful mannerAble to carry out tasks independently and show initiative.Positive can-do attitudeExcellent communication skills;Ability to work under tight deadlines;Self-motivated;Professional approachCan commute from: Manchester, Stockport, Greater Manchester, Sale, Altrincham, Cheshire, Lancashire, Ashton under Lyne, Stretford, Trafford, Bolton, Salford, Urmston, Hyde, StalybridgeRelevant roles may include: Paralegal, Banking Paralegal, Corporate Paralegal, Commercial Paralegal, Legal Graduate, Legal Assistant, Legal Executive, Banking Law, Corporate Law, Commercial Law.
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