We are recruiting for a Senior Paralegal to join our Secured Lender Services team in Bristol. As a Senior Paralegal you will undertake legal work in respect of mortgage litigation, lender sales, and/or other related services delivered within Secured Lender Services team. This role is being offered on a full time basis.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree, previous paralegal or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Accuracy, good organisational skills, ability to operate in a fast paced environment and flexibility
• Good knowledge of Word and Outlook is required and experience in Excel, PowerPoint,
• interwoven would be beneficial
• Desirable, but not essential, are proficient Excel skills (with basic and vlookup formulas, pivot tables, pivot charts & managing large spreadsheets) and the ability to export data to other spreadsheets and charts efficiently, whilst also being able to put together easy-to-read analysis

As a Senior Paralegal you will be responsible for the following;

• Fee earning end to end case work including being responsible for your own cases allocated in accordance with resourcing thresholds, to include some more complex matters, under supervision.
• Preparation of documentation, liaising with clients, customers (as and when required), third parties to progress cases through the appropriate process within SLA
• Drafting correspondence
• Reviewing incoming correspondence from third parties
• Managing key dates
• Ensuring Peppermint system is accurately updated to allow data capture and MI to be produced
• Responsible for delivering an excellent client service through case management
• Full financial management of matters with high level of financial hygiene specifically in relation to billing,
• Play an active role in continuous improvement and change within relevant team and support the Senior management team in that respect.
• Undertake work within the regulatory and industry frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Maintain a culture of positive behaviour and role modelling within the team.
• Operate at a competency level which means you are a Subject Matter Expert.