Are you a motivated Paralegal with residential conveyancing experience looking to develop your legal career? An opportunity to join a growing Leasehold Enfranchisement Department carrying out a variety of work for a mixture of both landlord and tenant clients. Where you will gain hands-on experience across a varied caseload while working alongside a friendly and knowledgeable team.
What You'll Be Doing
The role includes but is not limited to the following, learning about, helping and assisting in :
- 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.
- Right to manage claims under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
- Sale and purchase of freehold reversions by private treaty and auction together with all related notice procedures under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.
- Lease extensions and freehold purchases for houses in accordance with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1967.
- 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.
- Nurturing relationships with existing referral sources such as valuers and developing new relationships.
- Keeping up to date with latest case law and tribunal decisions and preparation for legislative reform.
- Providing assistance to other fee earners within the office/Firm as required particularly during periods of sick leave or holiday absence.
- 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 documented in the Office Manual, and the Firm’s training seminars.
The Candidate
To be successful in your application, you wil possess the following attributes:
- It is likely that you will have spent at least 6 months in the Residential Conveyancing Department.
- Utilise the firm’s practice and case management system
- Assist with the marketing of the department
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Aiming to become a Trainee Solicitor, Paralegal, Legal Executive or equivalent.
If you are keen to develop your legal career as part of a supportive and growing team, work with an award winning firm, reap the rewards of a great benefits package then we would be delighted to hear from you!
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Leasehold Enfranchisement Paralegal in Gillingham employer: Martin Tolhurst Solicitors
Martin Tolhurst Solicitors is an exceptional employer, renowned for its commitment to employee welfare and professional growth. Located in Ashford, the firm fosters a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation, offering ample opportunities for career advancement within the legal sector. Joining our team as a Conveyancing Legal Secretary means becoming part of an award-winning firm that prioritises both personal and professional development.
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