Paralegal

Job Description 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 in both turnover and profits.With over 1600 colleagues across over 30 locations our strong organic growth, combined with a number of high quality recent acquisitions in Newcastle, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Kings Hill, Exeter, Weybridge and Sheffield 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 remains a clear differentiator from many legal services businesses enabling us to recruit individuals who wish to work in a modern professional services business.As part of our drive to build the greatest team are now looking for a Paralegal to join our fantastic housing team based out of our Nottingham office. The team provide specialist support to private clients and housing associations on residential conveyancing matters relating to shared ownership and social housing allocations. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Paralegal with property related experience. As a Paralegal in this team you will be responsible for, but not limited to, the below.Key responsibilities to include:Obtaining titles and completing the precedent Licence to Assigns/Deeds of Covenant/Deeds of Variation etcEngrossing Licences/Deeds/Transfers and sending to relevant parties for signingPreparing mortgage approvals/undertakingsDealing with obtaining fees and sending out Management PackInitial letters on transactionsUpdating clients on mattersPreparing completion statementsAssisting with completionsPost completion workWe 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.If you would like to make a positive difference to your career, get in touch with Recruitment Manager, Michael Appleby for a highly confidential and informative discussion about why Knights is different. Michael can be contacted on 07805 819860 or by email at [email protected]

Created: 2026-04-29