Trainee Paralegal
More2Life | Part of Key Group
Preston
More2Life is part of the Key Group of companies and has been a pioneering force in the Equity Release market since its launch in 2008. We’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading later life lending brands, offering innovative solutions to help people unlock financial freedom in retirement
.We’re passionate about helping our customers and the advisers who support them. We work collaboratively, championing great customer outcomes, compliance, and going the extra mil
e.We are looking for a Trainee Paralegal to join our Legal Team and support the delivery of high-quality legal services whilst developing legal knowledge and practical experience within a professional in-house legal environmen
t.This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of residential property matters, working alongside Solicitors and Property Lawyers, while also supporting wider in-house legal activities, including litigation, supplier contracts, and legal administrati
on.Main Responsibili
tiesLegal Support and Case Manage
- mentAssist Solicitors, Property Lawyers and other members of the Legal Team with a range of property law and legal mat
- tersSupport the review of title documentation, leases, estate rent charges and other property-related documents under supervi
- sionAssist in gathering information and preparing documentation required to support property transactions and legal enqui
- riesSubmit applications to HM Land Registry and assist with post-completion processes under guid
- anceConduct legal and factual research to support the Legal Team and present findings clearly and accura
- telyAssist with the preparation of legal reports, correspondence and internal documenta
- tionProvide administrative support in relation to property, litigation and contractual matters as requ
- iredSupport the management of legal files, records and case documentation, ensuring information is accurately mainta
- inedAssist with legal queries referred to the team, escalating matters appropriately in line with experience and authority le
- velsSupport the review and administration of supplier contracts and other commercial agreements under supervi
- sionLiaise with internal stakeholders, external solicitors, HM Land Registry and other third parties as required and under supervi
- sionDevelop an understanding of legal risks, regulatory requirements and industry standards through practical experience and trai
- ningEnsure all work is completed accurately, professionally and within agreed service stand
ardsTeam Support and Develo
- pmentProvide general administrative and legal support across the Legal
- TeamWork collaboratively with Solicitors, Property Lawyers, Paralegals and other business
- teamsGain exposure to wider in-house legal work, including litigation, contracts, regulatory matters and risk management activ
- itiesParticipate in training and development activities to build legal knowledge and professional s
- killsSeek feedback and guidance from colleagues to support personal and professional develo
- pmentContribute positively to team objectives and departmental initia
tivesWhat We’re Looki
- ng ForAn interest in developing a career within law, property or convey
- ancingStrong attention to
- detailExcellent written and verbal communication
- skillsAbility to build effective working relationships with a variety of stakeh
- oldersStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing prio
- ritiesA proactive attitude and willingness to
- learnAbility to work collaboratively as part of a team while developing confidence and indepe
ndenceB
- enefits25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days with length of
- serviceAdditional holiday purchase
- scheme1 Charity Day and 1 Wellbeing Day ea
- ch yearEnhanced pension scheme (5% employee contribution and 8% employer contri
- bution)Simply Health cashba
- ck planLife As
- suranceEnhanced maternity and patern
- ity payStaff referral
- schemeLong service
awardsWhy Join Mo
re2Life?This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading later life lending businesses and gain valuable in-house legal experience in a supportive and professional environment. You’ll work alongside experienced legal professionals, develop your knowledge of residential property matters and gain exposure to a broad range of legal work across the b
usiness.O
ur ValuesMost of all, we look for people who display and work around the core values of our
business:Ambitious – to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better re
tirement.Supportive – relationships are key to everythi
ng we do.Personal – going above and beyond to offer exceptional
service.Integrity – honest, true and transparent in all of our relat
ionships.Responsive – whatever the challenge we’ll deliver the righ
t result.Expert – experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge nev
er stops.If you’re looking to start your legal career within a supportive in-house team and gain hands-on exposure to property law, we’d love to hear
from you….