Housing Law Paralegal

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Leasehold Enfranchisement Paralegal seeking a new challenge.
Purpose

An opportunity to join a small but established specialist Leasehold Enfranchisement practice carrying out a variety of work for a mixture of both landlord and tenant clients. To undertake fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the Firm. To ensure the successful development of the department and firm in line with the business plan.

Job Description
The role includes but is not limited to the following:
Lease extensions of flats under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (LRHUDA 1993) and voluntary lease extensions.
Freehold enfranchisement claims under LRHUDA 1993.
Making and progressing tribunal applications in relation to lease extension and freehold enfranchisement claims.
Sale and purchase of freehold reversions by private treaty and auction together with all related notice procedures under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.
Preparation of new leases to create leasehold titles.
Deeds of variation to existing leases.
General landlord and tenant advice.
Marketing and promoting the department to increase revenue streams including production of articles and content.
Minimising risk in dealing with all work and ensuring all files are managed in accordance with the Firm’s risk and file management procedures.
Carrying out all work in accordance with procedures and systems in place at the firm
Carrying out all general administrative duties, telephone answering etc.

The Candidate

To be successful in your application, you will possess the following attributes:
Will ideally have property law and/or Leasehold Enfranchisement experience
Manage own case load with or without support staff.
Utilise the firm’s practice and case management system.
Assist with the marketing of the department.
Strong IT skills including all MS Office programs
Highly organised with ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Most importantly a passion for providing outstanding levels of client service and professionalism

You will be based at our Raynes Park Office
~ Job Type: Full Time / Permanent. Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm