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Talent Resource at Ascent Performance Group
At Ascent, we place the customer at the heart of our operations, ensuring that during our customers' most vulnerable times, we offer the support they deserve. You will play a huge part in the ongoing success of Ascent by providing technical and practical support when dealing with debt recovery and litigation actions on behalf of our clients.
Ascent is a highly successful legal and financial services company; we work with other large financial service companies to support individuals during uncertain times. If you want to join an agile, successful, and well-established organisation with a proven track record of colleague development and internal promotions, look no further than Ascent.
Your key responsibilities as a residential paralegal would be:
* Dealing with all aspects of the residential process on behalf of our clients, mortgage lenders, who have repossessed residential properties due to mortgage arrears or another breach.
* Dealing with the preparation of memos of sales and auction packs.
* Reviewing residential titles on instruction from the Client and providing Reports on title.
* Dealing 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 the progress of sale.
* Liaising with asset managers to provide a smooth transaction.
* Dealing with the exchange of Contracts in a timely manner.
* Handling post-sales matters including distribution of surplus funds as and where applicable.
Ascent’s Candidate Requirements
* Previous experience in a residential paralegal role.
* Minimum of 5 GCSEs including a minimum C grade in English and Maths.
* A professional and committed attitude and seeks to aspire to targets set.
* Computer literate in all Microsoft Office programs.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Sound knowledge of law and the legal system.
* Strong organisational skills.
* Familiar with electronic document management and filing systems.
* High level of discretion with confidential matters.
* Law degree or equivalent.
* Knowledge of CPR Rules.
* 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.
What we offer you
* Company Pension Scheme.
* 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays (We have a buying holiday scheme that allows you to buy additional holidays during the annual holiday year).
* Health cash plan.
* Critical illness cover.
* Discounted legal services.
* Season ticket loans.
* Discounted online shopping.
* Discounted gym memberships.
* Cycle to work scheme.
Further Information
As part of the Ascent onboarding process, all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s 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 Group, existing employees, clients, partners, and other stakeholders.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services
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