Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
Hours: Mon-Friday 9am-5.30pm based in office
Salary: £28-30,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Are you an experienced paralegal with a passion for civil litigation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment? Our client, a leading law firm is seeking a talented Litigation Fee Earner to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual with relevant studies (CILEX, Law Degree or equivalent) looking to develop their career in the legal field.
Working in our client's thriving landlord and tenant department, you will be part of a dynamic team consisting of 3 experienced litigation fee earners, overseen by a solicitor, and 4 case handlers. In this role, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day management of the department's caseload, including contentious and defended matters.
What you'll be doing:
- Undertaking fee-earning work with supervision and providing support to the landlord and tenant department.
- Gaining technical experience to handle defended and complex cases, particularly those allocated to the fast track and/or multi-track.
- Drafting appropriate documents and complying with court directions and orders.
- Working towards the ability to handle smaller matters independently and providing effective support on larger matters.
- Corresponding with clients and other relevant parties, such as the court, solicitors, and managing agents.
- Liaising with clients to provide updates on case status.
- Issuing possession claims using the possession claims online system.
- Completing paper applications for the court, including manual possession applications and warrant applications.
- Instructing advocates and counsel as required.
- Producing notices seeking possessions.
- Updating case management information spreadsheets.
What we're looking for:
- Ideally Paralegal/fee earning experience, ideally within civil litigation, dispute resolution, or landlord and tenant matters.
- Relevant Legal Qualification - CILEX, Law Degree or similar
- Good knowledge of landlord and tenant law. However, in-house training can effectively train Landlord and Tenant knowledge for any candidate without specific knowledge.
- Familiarity with the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation procedures.
- Strong IT skills.
- Excellent organisational and self-motivation abilities.
- Confidence in a small team environment.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to confidently speak with clients and third parties over the phone.
- Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise tasks.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
At our client's organisation, you will be part of a supportive and inclusive team, dedicated to providing outstanding legal services to their clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your career and expertise in litigation while working in a friendly and dynamic environment.
If you are an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking to take the next step in your legal career, then we want to hear from you! Apply online now!
This role is being managed by Debbie Foster- Office Angels
- Tunbridge Wells
- 01892 614242
Apply online, or send your CV in confidence to debbie.foster@office-angels.com
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