Role:                      Senior Paralegal 

Department:      Dispute Resolution (Lease Extensions & Freehold Enfranchisement)

Salary:                  £32,000 to £36,000 depending on experience.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Paralegal with a minimum of five years’ legal experience to join Dean Wilson’s Dispute Resolution team, specialising in Lease Extensions and Freehold Enfranchisement. Working alongside leading specialists in the field, you will support senior fee earners, manage your own caseload and assist in the development of junior team members.

Your work will cover a broad range of property matters, including statutory and voluntary lease extensions, collective and individual freehold acquisitions, Deeds of Variation, Licences for Alterations and Assignments, Deeds of Covenant and Notices of Transfer. You will also handle completion and post-completion matters, including SDLT and Land Registry applications.

Key Responsibilities

These will include but not limited to:- 

• Manage a caseload of leasehold and enfranchisement matters under supervision. 
• Support Partners and Solicitors on complex cases. 
• Draft notices, deeds, correspondence and other legal documentation. 
• Assist with the supervision and development of junior team members. 
• Provide excellent client care and maintain strong client relationships. 
• Ensure files are managed in accordance with firm procedures and SRA requirements. 
• Record time accurately and meet billing and administrative requirements.

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience within the legal sector. 
• Proven experience in residential leasehold matters, including lease extensions and freehold acquisitions. 
• Residential conveyancing experience is desirable. 
• Strong organisational, communication and client care skills. 
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage a varied workload. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

What We Offer

We value our people and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Private medical cash plan
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Working hours of 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
• Hybrid working 
• Social activities and sports teams
• Dog-friendly office days

Thank you for your interest in this role. Due to the number of applications, we expect to receive, unfortunately we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.