Real Estate Finance Paralegal

Gunnercooke LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks a Real Estate Finance Paralegal to support a Senior Associate in their practice. Candidates should possess prior experience in real estate law and excellent communication skills. This role offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary. Interested applicants may submit their CV and cover letter via email.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a real estate paralegal or real estate finance paralegal is preferred.
• Strong academic background is essential.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing of files.
• Conducting compliance, KYC, and ID checks.
• Managing case timelines and key deadlines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Proactive

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree in law or completion of the law conversion course

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised by over 80 industry awards. Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 14 global offices in the UK, US, Germany and Austria. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition.

Collaboration is at the forefront of our award‑winning culture and is what sets our firm apart from the rest. gunnercooke operates as a fee‑share model meaning our professionals join as self‑employed advisors, free to design and develop the practice they’ve always wanted. Our firm brings together the most ambitious and commercially minded people, who build and work in dynamic teams of their choosing, to best suit the needs of our clients.

Our purpose is simple; to deliver a positive impact for our clients, provide a better life for our people and to leave a better world than we found. Our charitable arm, the gunnercooke foundation, enables us to directly engage with communities on social issues and to help charitable organisations grow.

The Role

Due to continued growth, our reputable Real Estate/Real Estate Finance Senior Associate is looking to expand her practice with the addition of a Real Estate Finance Paralegal in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a reputable Real Estate Finance Senior Associate and their wider team.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a real estate paralegal or a real estate finance paralegal. This position is based in our central Manchester office on a hybrid working arrangement. More experienced candidates may be considered on a remote basis.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing of files
• Conducting compliance, KYC and ID checks
• Dealing with redemptions and further advances
• Carrying out property searches and liaising with the Land Registry
• Completion and post completion administration; to include HMRC, Companies House and Land Registry applications
• Diary Management (inputting deadlines and reminders)
• Monitor emails and respond where necessary and applicable
• Manage external networking events
• Preparing Lease Reports, Title Reports, Loan Reports and other document summaries
• Scheduling Title Deeds and Documents
• Applying for official copy register entries from the Land Registry
• Be responsible for bills, invoices and expenses
• Audio typing documents and correspondence
• Recording all client and matter details on the case management system
• Ensuring details are kept up to date
• Drafting TR1s, DS1s and other land registry documents and land transaction returns
• Reviewing title documents
• Carrying out legal research
• General administration and support
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Making effective use of information and case management/filing systems (including storing and retrieving information)
• Assisting with file opening and the financial management of matters
• Taking detailed instructions from fee earners and providing regular updates on progress
• Interacting with clients directly, under supervision
• Managing case timelines and key deadlines

Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• A great telephone manner
• Initiative and ability to problem‑solve
• Proactive
• Diligent and hard‑working
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to hit deadlines
• Team player and willing to help colleagues appropriately
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong academic background and a degree in law or completion of the law conversion course

We offer a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangement and opportunity to work closely with a reputable Real Estate Finance team.

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter to [e-mail]