Paralegal

Do you have experience in working on Scottish residential conveyancing transactions on behalf of sellers? Then this role might be one for you!

This is an amazing opportunity within our secured litigation team to act on behalf of our clients in a conveyancing transaction to sell repossessed residential properties from instruction to completion, (including shared ownership matters), within set deadlines.

A bit about Ascent

At Ascent we place the customer at the heart of our operations, ensuring that within our customers most vulnerable times, we offer the support they deserve. We work with other large financial service companies to support individuals during uncertain times.

We live by our five core values:

• Be pioneering
• Be approachable and caring
• Be tenacious
• Be efficient
• Show integrity

What we offer you

• A competitive pension scheme for our colleagues
• Discounted gym membership with some of our healthcare providers
• Health cash plan that allows you claim cash back on everyday treatments
• 22 days holiday (this increases with length of service) plus a buy back holiday scheme
• Discounts and savings on products & services to support your day-to-day living
• Life assurance cover
• Professional membership subscriptions
• Hybrid working model (Following initial Training period*)
• 24/7 digital GP service with our healthcare provider
• Our discretionary bonus scheme that recognizes individual and team performance across the business

What will your day look like?

• Dealing with all aspects of the residential conveyancing process on behalf of our clients, mortgage lenders, who have repossessed residential properties due to mortgage arrears or another breach.
• Dealing with preparation of memos of sales and auction packs
• Reviewing residential titles on instruction from Client and providing Reports on title.
• As a residential conveyancing paralagal, you will be liaising with clients and solicitors in an efficient and professional manner.
• Preparing, reviewing and issuing sales contracts and supporting documents.
• Answering client queries, providing status advice and keeping all parties informed on progress of sale.
• Liaise with asset managers to provide a smooth transaction.
• Dealing with exchange of Contracts in a timely manner.
• Dealing with post sales matters including distribution of surplus funds as and where applicable.

Our Candidate Requirements for Residential Conveyancing Paralegals

Essential

• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s including a minimum C grade in English and Maths
• Experience of the Scottish conveyancing process
• Works well in both a team and on their own
• Computer literate in all Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills,
• Sound knowledge of law and legal System,
• Strong organisational skills,
• Familiar with electronic document management and filing systems,
• High level of discretion with confidential matters,
• Strong attention to detail and research skills.

Desirable

• Law degree or equivalent
• Experience of working for financial services’ businesses in a legal environment.
• Experience of working in the legal industry and/or in-house with a top financial services organisation.

Further Information

As part of the Ascent on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the Irwin Mitchell Group employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Irwin Mitchell Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders

*Training will be conducted in our Manchester office and the cost of travel will be covered by our business. Following successful completion of training, you will be then be considered for our Hybrid working model.