Paralegal - Property Litigation

Paralegal - Property Litigation Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Hay & Kilner
Full Time Newcastle upon Tyne, England 20000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Property Litigation Paralegal

Hay & Kilner are a full-service law firm based in the heart of Newcastle city centre and we are currently expanding our team.

Hay & Kilner provides a comprehensive service across an extensive range of practice areas, which covers all our client’s legal requirements.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Property Litigation Paralegal to work at our brand-new Newcastle city centre office.

Ideally this position is a full-time role, although a minimum of 4 days a week could be considered. The role would be working business hours from Monday to Friday

Previous knowledge and experience of property/property litigation is advantageous but not essential.

Successful applicants will report to the Head of Department and will:

  • Assist the solicitors in the team by dealing/speaking with existing and new clients
  • Advise, assist and represent clients, maintaining an exceptionally high standard of client care at all times
  • Evaluate and assess information, evidence and legal issues
  • Provide support to solicitors in the team in running their caseload
  • Evaluate and assess information, evidence and legal issues
  • Balance the demands of clients/caseload and non-casework responsibilities, ensuring they meet deadlines set
  • Contribute to marketing and business development activities for the team and firm

They will be able to get involved in a variety of matters including:

  • Preparing and serving notices
  • Drafting documents and court applications
  • Taking initial instructions and preparing statements
  • Reading and summarising documents e.g. leases, transfers
  • Assisting with preparation of court bundles and other court documentation
  • Attending meetings / conferences with clients
  • Preparing briefs to counsel and attending counsel / client conferences
  • Attending hearings with counsel and taking detailed notes

The following skills and experience are relevant:

  • Balancing the demands of clients/caseload and non-casework responsibilities and ensuring that deadlines are met
  • Adhering to all file and case management policies and procedures / compliance
  • Accurately recording all time, chargeable and non-chargeable
  • Ensuring that the billing of files is carried out efficiently and at the earliest opportunity
  • Working as a team player with other fee earners and support staff
  • Maintaining knowledge and skills in relevant practice area keeping up to date with relevant legislation and case law
  • Ensuring continuing competence through identifying and addressing any learning needs
  • Participating in and engaging with supervision
  • Maintaining a good knowledge and understanding of IT systems

We offer an excellent benefits package and an unrivalled working environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Free or subsidised travel
  • Life insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Newcastle upon Tyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: PLP1

Paralegal - Property Litigation
Hay & Kilner

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