Senior Paralegal in Manchester

TLT are looking for Conveyancing Paralegals to join our team in Manchester. You will join our Lender Sales team, who deal with the sales of properties that have been taken into possession, and you will be responsible for your own caseload of conveyancing files. This is a full-time, permanent position. We are looking to speak to individuals within a commutable distance to our offices as office attendance is required.

Your Role

• Be responsible for your own caseload of conveyancing files, end to end from file opening to completion, referring all legal aspects to the Team Manager when necessary.
• Ensure that telephone calls are dealt with in a professional manner, that full telephone notes are taken, and that calls relating to any legal aspects which the Technical Case Handler is unable to deal with are referred to the Team Manager.
• Regularly update clients and asset managers on the progress of matters.
• Accompany management team on client visits and contribute to meetings/training.
• Problem solve with facts of the case and confidently discuss actions with senior members of the wider team.
• Keep up to date with changes in current regulations, policies, procedures, and technical aspects of the conveyancing process, sharing with colleagues in the sales teams where appropriate.

Your Skills and Experience

• Previous conveyancing experience is essential for this role.
• Experience of title checking freehold, leasehold, and shared ownership properties.
• Experience drafting and providing detailed advice and proposed solutions to clients.
• Demonstrates a natural empathy/affinity with clients and a good telephone manner, with clear diction.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Excellent spelling and grammar.
• Demonstrates proactivity and attention to detail.

Your Team

Operating from our offices in Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow, and Belfast, we have specialist expertise in each UK jurisdiction. We act for banks, building societies, other secured lenders, and third-party services. Whatever the size of mortgage portfolio, we adapt our processes to deliver the best outcome for the lender and their customer. Our approach ensures that all customers are treated fairly, and vulnerability is identified and handled appropriately.

About TLT

Fast-paced, fast-growing, and forward-thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. We work with high-profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national, and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India, and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has received this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.

Our purpose is to protect, prepare, and progress our clients for what comes next, and it is essential that we do the same for our people, our planet, and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice, and to contribute.

Our Benefits

We value our employees highly and want you to feel valued. You will receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme, including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance. At TLT, we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients, and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We are happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role.