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Deadline for applications: 6 July 2025 at 23.59Reports to: Advice Service Manager&nbsp;Salary: £32,500 - £35,000 (depending on experience)About First Love FoundationFirst Love Foundation is a Christian charity committed to transforming lives through justice, dignity and equality. Based in East London, we are an AQS-accredited organisation that works with individuals and families facing crisis due to income shocks, welfare denial, serious illness, homelessness, domestic abuse and more. Our vision is a Britain without poverty. We provide integrated support services through a trauma-informed, holistic approach via outreach, in-person and telephone-based advice. We empower people to move from crisis to independence with love, professionalism and a commitment to justice. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds and faiths and especially encourage applications from people with lived experience of the issues we tackle.&nbsp;Purpose of the Role&nbsp;We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Paralegal to join our Advice and Advocacy Team. This role is ideal for someone with legal training who is enthusiastic about social justice and wants to specialise in welfare benefits law. You will provide direct advice and support to clients navigating complex welfare systems, while receiving structured supervision and development opportunities.Key Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>&nbsp;Provide advice on Universal Credit, PIP, ESA, Housing Benefit and other entitlements</li><li>Assist clients with benefit applications, mandatory reconsiderations and tribunal appeals</li><li>Draft legal documents, letters and case summaries</li><li>Conduct legal research and stay updated on welfare legislation and case law</li><li>Maintain accurate records using AdvicePro case management system</li><li>Empower clients with knowledge and tools to navigate welfare systems</li><li>Handle sensitive cases with empathy, professionalism and confidentiality</li><li>Work within a trauma-informed, client-centred framework</li><li>Participate in team meetings, reflective practice and training sessions</li><li>Shadow experienced advisers and receive regular supervision</li><li>Contribute to impact reporting and case studies (with client consent)</li></ul>Person specificationEssential<ul><li>Legal qualification or paralegal training</li><li>Interest in welfare benefits or public law</li><li>Experience working with vulnerable individuals</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication</li><li>Legal research and drafting skills</li><li>Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion</li><li>Sympathetic to Christian values and mission</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Familiarity with AdvicePro or similar CRM</li><li>Experience with tribunal representation or appeals&nbsp;</li></ul>Training and Supervision<ul><li>Daily supervision by the Advice Service Manager</li><li>Mentoring by a specialist Welfare Benefits Adviser or solicitor</li><li>Access to CPD, legal updates and welfare law resources</li><li>DBS check required (provided at no cost)</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Be part of an innovative charity tackling crisis and social injustice</li><li>Gain firsthand experience in welfare law and advocacy</li><li>Structured development pathway to become a Welfare Benefits Specialist</li><li>Work in a supportive, values-led team making real impact</li></ul>How to applySend your CV and a detailed cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification and why you are interested in the role by email to <a href="mailto:radhika@firstlovefoundation.org.uk" target="_blank">radhika@firstlovefoundation.org.uk</a> by the deadline. Please note candidates must have approved right to work in the UK to commence this role.

Paralegal - Welfare Benefits - First Love Foundation

Overview:Were a successful, forward-thinking firm of residential managing agents who have built our client base by managing our clients properties as if they were our own.Were looking for a Pre &amp; Post Completion Manager to join our young, dynamic and diverse residential property team based in Angel, which is centrally located and easy to access via various means of transport.Playing a pivotal role within the residential property team, the Pre &amp; Post Completion Manager will provide invaluable support to colleagues and clients alike.This role demands a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, both written and numeric.Role Requirements:You will need to be:- Confident in working autonomously / independently to meet ever changing deadlines.- Ability to multi-task, to manage time effectively and to prioritise assignments.- Sound interpersonal and communication skills.- Meticulous, with excellent organisational skills.- Detail oriented.- IT literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office; proficiency in the use of HM Land Registry Business e-services is highly desirable.- Proficient in reading leases and identifying salient alienation provisions.- Degree qualified (2.1 and above); a law degree is highly desirable.Day-to-Day Responsibilities:Pre Completion:- Receiving instructions from the solicitors / licensed conveyancers in connection with the sale / re-mortgaging of properties held under management.- Accurately identifying and various alienation provisions applicable to the disposition.- Preparing both Leasehold Property Enquiries (LPE1) and Freehold Management Enquiries (FME1).- Collating various and applicable document enclosures.- Liaising with both the accounts department and the individual property managers to ensure the accuracy of the information disclosed within the LPE1 and FME1.- Replying to additional enquiries raised, leading to the eventual exchange of contractors and sale of the property.Post Completion:- Ensuring that all alienation provisions set out within the lease, as disclosed within the LPE1 and FME1, have been complied with.- Ensuring that any arrears of ground rent and / or service charges are settled in full.- Receipting notices of assignment / charge.- Preparing Certificates of Compliance for registration purposes at HM Land Registry.- Facilitating the transfer and issuance of membership / share certificates, including liaising with our client directors regarding the signing of the said certificates.General:- Ensuring that all requests for LPE1 and FME1 are logged centrally, and tracked through to completion.- Ensuring that invoices for fees are raised and settled timeously, and pursued where payment exceeds our payment terms.- Developing a robust approvals process to ensure accuracy and accountability for final documents produced.- Monthly reporting to Directors.Job Type: Full-timePay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Company events</li><li>Discounted or free food</li><li>Free flu jabs</li><li>Work from home</li></ul>Schedule:<ul><li>Flexitime</li><li>Monday to Friday</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Property Management: 1 year (preferred)</li><li>Customer service: 1 year (preferred)</li></ul>Licence/Certification:<ul><li>Driving Licence (preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Property

Property ParalegalRoleProperty ParalegalLocationLondon / Home workingStart Date ASAPSalaryC£35k dependent on experienceMy client, leading law firm, is are seeking to recruit an experienced Property Paralegal who is diligent, self-motivated and a fast learner. The successful candidate will be working directly with a Partner. They will ideally have a minimum of 2 years experience working in a similar role and be able to hit the ground running with variety of property matters both residential and commercial. They must have technical knowledge commensurate to their level of experience as well as a pro-active approach to risk management, a willingness to learn and a good knowledge of property transactions. Client care is a priority of my client, and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate when they have gone over and above to provide a top-quality service to the client. They will be keen to progress and grow within the department. Relevant professional training will be provided and career development opportunities available to the right candidate.Essential ExperienceExperience working as a Paralegal (or similar) in property including: -Freehold and Leasehold sales and purchases.Re-Mortgages and re-finances including properties in companies.Buy to Let (including Company) purchases and re-finances.Registration includingCompaniesHouse and Land Registry.Drafting and Filing of SDLT Returns.Ordering usual searches.Experience in drafting reports on title, reports on leaseand reports on mortgage.Raising additional enquiries and dealing with replies to pre-contract enquiries. Desirable skills<ul><li>Experience in drafting commercial leasesand ancillary documents.</li><li>Experience in dealing with preparing CPSE replies.</li><li>Experience in dealing with preparation of contract packages and data rooms.</li></ul>

Property Paralegal

Note: Please apply if you would like your details to be saved within the Firm's applicant tracking system (Allhires). We may contact you to speak about a relevant position as and when it becomes available.Please complete as much of the application form as possible so that we can consider you for vacancies that suit your skills and experiencePurpose of job:Our paralegals and senior paralegals at Kingsley Napley play a vital role in their practice areas in supporting and assisting the lawyers on a wide range of interesting cases.With eleven practice areas in total, many of our lawyers are seen leaders in their field, and their diverse client base and level of expertise has seen their involvement in some of the most significant legal cases over the past 50 years. Although the practice areas differ, their approach to team work remains the same; collaborative, creative and tactical – with all team members working together to ensure that the client gets the best service and the best results possible.Due to the nature of the work, we are often seeking paralegals who can join us at short notice for 6 – 12 month fixed term contracts (this can vary)Whether you are a career paralegal or recent graduate – if you are interested in making a speculative application for a future paralegal role, we would like to hear from you.Our paralegals should be motivated, enthusiastic and driven. Those who have excellent attention to detail, a willingness to learn and show a commitment to producing work to the highest standard.Please note this is a speculative advert only. You will not receive feedback on your application.

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