Paralegal - Property Litigation

Role Overview & Responsibilities

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