At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload and support significant property transactions from day one.
- Company: Join a prestigious law firm with over 150 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for real responsibility.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in affordable housing while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: 2:1 or above in Law or related fields; strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Tier 1 team. £1m–£500m transactions. Affordable housing at the sharpest end. And you don't need conveyancing experience to get in the door.
We're working in partnership with a long-established, full-service law firm to find a Paralegal for their Property Securitisation team in Colchester.
Who you'd be joining:
- A City of London firm with more than 150 years behind it, now operating from London, Leeds, Birmingham and Colchester with around 350 people and a growing international reach.
- They act for major multi-nationals, charities, housing associations and Regulators alike, across Commercial/Corporate, Civil Litigation, Housing, Employment, Real Estate, Projects and Property Development.
- The Securitisation team is ranked Tier 1 by both Chambers UK and Legal 500 and sits at the forefront of the affordable housing sector – work that funds real homes for real people.
What you'd actually be doing:
- Running your own caseload, supporting Partners and Solicitors on significant transactions from day one.
- Identifying titles and pulling Official Copy Entries and Office Copy Documents from the Land Registry.
- Title checks and property due diligence.
- Searches, and chasing Local Authorities and third parties for outstanding items.
- Pre-completion Land Registry searches and post-completion work.
- Progress reports to clients, Partners and Solicitors.
- Helping drive the team's largest transactions over the line.
It's a demanding role. You'll juggle competing priorities and you'll be trusted early.
What you'll need:
- A 2:1 or above in Law, Politics, Economics or a Humanities-related subject.
- Genuinely excellent attention to detail – this is the one that matters most.
- Strong drafting, sound legal research, and the ability to explain things in plain English.
- The organisation to run a heavy workload to tight deadlines with limited supervision.
- Confidence with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
Nice to have, but not a dealbreaker:
- Property or conveyancing experience.
- Studying CILEx, or LPC completed or underway part time.
- Experience with a Document Management System.
The details:
- Salary: £26,226
- Location: Colchester, hybrid.
- Process: One stage, in person at the Colchester office – no drawn-out rounds.
If you're a sharp graduate looking for a first or second step with real responsibility, this is a strong one. The academics and the attention to detail are what count – the conveyancing knowledge can follow.
Apply here, or send me your CV directly for a confidential chat.
Locations
Paralegal - Property Securitisation | Colchester | Hybrid | £26,226 employer: Versende Legal
Join a prestigious law firm with over 150 years of history, where you will be part of a dynamic Property Securitisation team in Leeds, recognised as a leader in the affordable housing sector. The firm offers a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth, providing opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a diverse team. With competitive salaries and a commitment to work-life balance, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a thriving legal environment.
