Real Estate Finance Paralegal

About us Seddons is a top 200 law firm based in London’s West End, with a strong repuation for both commercial and private client work. The role We are looking for an organised, team oriented, enthusiastic and proactive Paralegal. The paralegal team supports 6 Partners and 4 Lawyers, to process high volume and urgent transactions. You will have previous experience in property and should be looking for a new challenge to develop your legal career. Responsibilities To work as part of the Real Estate Finance team supporting the lawyers; providing legal and administrative support on transactions including: Opening new client files and corresponding with other solicitors and our clients Conducting compliance and KYC Dealing with redemptions and further advances Drafting finance documents based upon templates; Carrying out property searches and liaising with the Land Registry; Completion and post completion administration; to include companies house and Land Registry applications. Scheduling Title Deeds and Documents Applying for official copy register entries from Land Registry To assist with photocopying of documents and binding of documents when required to do so for the office. Preparing Lease Reports and other document summaries Skills and experience Previous experience of working within a fast paced Legal/professional services property team is desirable. Experience of using practice management system is desirable, and knowledge of Proclaim would be advantageous. Proficient in the use of MS Office suite. Excellent administration, organisational and prioritisation skills with ability to manage time efficiently. Excellent attention to detail, communication and team working skills About you The successful candidate will: Be self-motivated and have a strong interest in property. Have completed the LPC. Be quick to learn, innovative and creative, with strong attention to detail. Be able to manage competing deadlines and work priorities effectively. Have strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Be a strong team player who can also work on their own and demonstrate initiative and problem solving skills.