Position Overview & Specifications

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: