Paralegal
Paralegal
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Job Description
We are seeking applicants with existing paralegal experience with up to 2 years PQE with a passion for litigation real estate finance commercial contracts and debt enforcement.
Youll be working closely with senior members of Group Legal supporting the management of litigation debt recovery (secured and unsecured) professional negligence and title insurance claims as well as negotiating and managing third-party contracts. Youll proactively manage a varied litigation caseload in-house and liaise with external solicitors. You will also provide strategic advice on insolvency and restructuring matters conduct security reviews and manage recovery actions both in-house or with the support of our external panel. Over time there is also an opportunity to expand into additional areas of law affecting the Group.
Proactively manage all stages of litigation from pre-action through to trial including drafting witness statements defences and other Court documents
- Conduct case analysis and prepare succinct summaries of key information and legal risks
- Provide strategic support on recovery of commercial loans including insolvency and restructuring advice
- Issue statutory demands insolvency petitions and claims for monetary judgments
- Investigate and manage professional negligence and title insurance claims
- Conduct security reviews and advise on recovery strategies across portfolio accounts
- Manage recovery actions including possession claims receivership and administration appointments injunction applications and shortfall recovery
- Review and negotiate third-party commercial contracts and non-disclosure agreements
- Instruct and oversee external legal suppliers and insolvency practitioners
- Maintain regular MI and databases and present trend analysis on claims impacting the Group
- Work closely with internal stakeholders and contribute to strategic legal discussions
Qualifications :
- LLB graduate or suitable paralegal qualification up to a solicitor 2 years PQE
- Highly organised pragmatic and commercially minded
- Strong communicators with excellent drafting and case management skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Keen to expand their legal skill set across different areas of law
Additional Information :
If you feel you have some of the skills mentioned above but not all please do still apply and we would be happy to have a further discussion with you in regards to your suitability for the role.
Together embraces diversity and inclusion and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference we celebrate it support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills.
If you feel youd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process please dont hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.
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Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference financial and criminal record checks.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
