Paralegal

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Senior Recruitment Specialist at Key Group - Volume and Technical Recruitment, Specialist Headhunting and Talent Acquisition

Kickstart Your Legal Career as a Paralegal

Are you eager to advance your career or transition into the legal field? Our Legal team is offering a fantastic developmental opportunity designed to set you on the path to a successful legal career.

Key Group is one of the most exciting, forward-thinking brands in financial services, focused on helping people unlock a better retirement since 1998. Our mission is simple: To be the UK’s leading later life lending company. Our portfolio of brands comprises of Key (the Adviser), More2Life (the Lender), and Air (Adviser software service).

We are looking for a Paralegal to join our expanding team, where you'll play a key role in mitigating risk by providing support on property-related matters across our lending functions.

This role is ideal for those looking to develop a career in property law. Working closely with our experienced Legal team, you will be supported with practical training and support. This really is a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in property law and a potential Paralegal apprenticeship for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Reviewing and interpreting title documents under Solicitor supervision
Assisting in the delivery of legal services related to property transactions
Preparing and submitting applications to the Land Registry to discharge mortgages
Providing support on property-related legal queries within the team
Conducting legal research to assist with casework
Offering administrative and legal support across the department

Skills & Experience

We are looking for candidates who:

Have a genuine interest in law and a desire to build a career in this field
Possess strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
Can interact professionally with colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels
Are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Prior experience in a law firm or an in-house property legal team is desirable but not essential

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job—it's a career opportunity with real potential for progression. You'll be joining a supportive team committed to your professional growth, with access to training, mentorship, and the possibility of a funded qualification.