VACANCY - Property Paralegal

Job Title: Property Paralegal

Office: Leeds

Department: Property

Reports To: Partner

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a Property Paralegal to join our successful team based in the Leeds office.

About Us:

Wrigleys is a well-established, reputable firm of specialist Solicitors. We have offices in Leeds, Sheffield, and Newcastle. We represent clients across the UK and are considered as one of the leading expert practices outside of London. At Wrigleys we pride ourselves on delivering specialist legal services to our clients within a professional yet friendly and authentic environment.

Our culture is built on our purpose of putting people at the centre of what we do, and our values guide us in all aspects of our work with clients and each other.

Together with our supportive leadership team, we offer a collegiate culture where everyone has a voice, and we encourage collaboration, innovation, and growth. This positive environment helps us maintain exceptional colleague retention levels.

What We Can Offer You

Life outside work matters. We promote work-life balance, offer agile working, and prioritise colleague wellbeing. Your health and happiness are important to us.

About The Role

The successful candidate will provide high quality practical support to fee earners within the property department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Dealing with Land Registry and SDLT submissions
• Carrying out searches and reporting on them to fee earners
• Obtaining quotations for indemnity policies and putting cover in place
• Keeping up to date with a spreadsheet of outstanding Land Registry applications and operating a diary system for chases and management of such applications
• Carrying out ancillary tasks such as arranging statutory declarations
• Assisting the residential team with preparing completions and post completion admin
• Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel (and CQS where relevant) procedures
• Reviewing files regularly to maintain a high standard of client care
• Keeping abreast of changes in legislation, property procedures and other regulatory aspects by attending training provided

Job Experience:

The Ideal Candidate:

• Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills both oral and written
• An ability to operate with minimum supervision
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach
  
  

Application Process

Our selection process for the Property Paralegal position is transparent. We prioritise keeping all candidates informed at every step, ensuring there is no uncertainty.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need us to make adjustments to give you the best possible recruitment process, please do let us know by contacting our recruitment team.

Job Contact:

Apply for this position please email your CV to: recruitment@wrigleys.co.uk

Alternatively, if you would like further information with regards to this opportunity or any of the other current opportunities available at Wrigleys, you can also contact our recruitment team by phone on 0113 244 6100.