Key Group
Trainee Paralegal
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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 mile. 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 environment.
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 administration.
Main Responsibilities
Legal Support and Case Management
- Assist Solicitors, Property Lawyers, and other members of the Legal Team with a range of property law and legal matters
- Support the review of title documentation, leases, estate rent charges, and other property-related documents under supervision
- Assist in gathering information and preparing documentation required to support property transactions and legal enquiries
- Submit applications to HM Land Registry and assist with post-completion processes under guidance
- Conduct legal and factual research to support the Legal Team and present findings clearly and accurately
- Assist with the preparation of legal reports, correspondence, and internal documentation
- Provide administrative support in relation to property, litigation, and contractual matters as required
- Support the management of legal files, records, and case documentation, ensuring information is accurately maintained
- Assist with legal queries referred to the team, escalating matters appropriately in line with experience and authority levels
- Support the review and administration of supplier contracts and other commercial agreements under supervision
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, external solicitors, HM Land Registry, and other third parties as required and under supervision
- Develop an understanding of legal risks, regulatory requirements, and industry standards through practical experience and training
- Ensure all work is completed accurately, professionally, and within agreed service standards
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Team Support and Development
- Provide general administrative and legal support across the Legal Team
- Work collaboratively with Solicitors, Property Lawyers, Paralegals, and other business teams
- Gain exposure to wider in-house legal work, including litigation, contracts, regulatory matters, and risk management activities
- Participate in training and development activities to build legal knowledge and professional skills
- Seek feedback and guidance from colleagues to support personal and professional development
- Contribute positively to team objectives and departmental initiatives
What We're Looking For
- An interest in developing a career within law, property, or conveyancing
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while developing confidence and independence
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Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days with length of service
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- 1 Charity Day and 1 Wellbeing Day each year
- Enhanced pension scheme (5% employee contribution and 8% employer contribution)
- Simply Health cashback plan
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Staff referral scheme
- Long service awards
Why Join More2Life?
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 business.
Our Values
Most 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 retirement.
- Supportive – relationships are key to everything we do.
- Personal – going above and beyond to offer exceptional service.
- Integrity – honest, true, and transparent in all of our relationships.
- Responsive – whatever the challenge we'll deliver the right result.
- Expert – experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never 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.
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