Knights has always done things differently; in 2012, we were the first organisation of our type in the UK legal sector to attract private equity investment, enabling us to move from the traditional partnership model to a corporate structure, creating a clear separation between management / ownership and fee earners.
The success of our model was reflected in very attractive growth over the following 6 years and since our listing on the AIM market in June 2018, we have reported year on year growth.
With nearly 1500 colleagues across 26 locations and our strong organic growth, combined with a number of high-quality recent acquisitions means we are now a more diversified business with strengthened positions in our key target markets. We have the team and financial resources in place to deliver our organic and acquisitive growth strategy as we scale up to be the leading legal and professional services business outside London.
Our business model and culture remain a clear differentiator from many legal services businesses enabling us to recruit individuals who wish to work in a modern professional services business. The Group's strong position in its markets, increased scale, national reputation, differentiated model and unique culture is enabling us to attract high quality talent.
We are now looking for a Paralegal to join our fantastic Residential Property team based out of one of our Midlands offices. The team handle a fantastic range of residential work from sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold property for first and second time buyers through to more complex property transactions for those seeking to add to their property portfolios.
This role will support the team on the above work and would be a fantastic role for someone with conveyancing experience already and looking to work closely with some fantastic lawyers on really interesting residential property work. This role would suit someone who has worked within residential property and could be a Legal Secretary or Assistant but certainly someone who has experience and therefore be able to hit the ground running. It can be based out of any our West Midlands or Worcestershire offices.
Responsibilities include;
- Confident in progressing matters by supporting fee earners with residential property transactions from instruction to completion for both freehold and leasehold properties.
- Experience of Infotrack, Case Management Systems, Laserforms and the Land Registry and SDLT Portals are desirable but full training will be provided.
- Dealing with initial onboarding of clients including reviewing AML and ID documents.
- Preparing, drafting and issuing contract packs and any supporting legal documents.
- Progression of sale files including receiving enquiries raised, liaising with clients and third parties in connection with those enquiries and replying to the enquiries in a timely manner.
- Conducting property searches and drafting and issuing completion statements.
- Dealing with exchange of contracts in a timely manner.
- All post exchange work, setting sales and purchases up for completion and completing transactions.
- Managing post-completion formalities, including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications
- Adhering to file closing process including distribution of surplus funds as and where applicable.
- Corresponding with clients, third parties and agents via telephone / written correspondence and, at times, in person.
- General supportive duties as assigned by the fee earner you will be supporting.
- Maintaining case files and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements at all times.
We offer a unique environment; you will be part of a one team culture that promotes direct responsibility with an expectation to always deliver the best service possible for clients within a collegiate, team-based environment.
Most excitingly of all, you can help change the way we all think about and deliver the future of legal and professional services in a friendly, caring business, with little (if any) hierarchy. Our culture of positivity and transparency, provides a great platform for the right people to take their careers to the next level.
