Paralegal - Land and Property Dispute Resolution
Role based out of Preston or Kendal office. The property litigation team provides quality legal services in landlord and tenant matters, real estate litigation, contract claims and related professional negligence matters involving property.
The overall purpose of this role is to undertake fee-earning work and to provide accurate, timely, efficient and professional support to the team. We are looking for someone with drive and ambition to grow and develop their role and skillset and who will become a valued member of the team.
The Team And The Work We Do
The team comprises 3 Partners, 1 Legal Director, 1 Associate, 4 solicitors and 2 apprentice solicitors. Client base ranges from independent business owners and retail occupiers to large property development companies and individuals in commercial and residential sectors. Work includes a wide range of landlord and tenant matters, such as lease renewals, dilapidations, break clauses and forfeiture, as well as trespass and possession instructions, boundary disputes, rights of way/easements and advice on restrictive covenants. The team collaborates with colleagues across Preston and Kendal and may require work from other offices to suit client needs.
We offer training and development opportunities to build commercial and technical skills and support business development within the team.
Typical Duties
* Managing own files with supervision as required
* Attending Court, mediations, client meetings and preparing detailed minutes
* Liaising with Counsel, the Court and other third parties
* Ensuring file compliance with regulatory standards and office procedures
* Using information in client files to inform the Fee Earner of required action and maintaining accurate dates
* Producing Case Bundles in accordance with case requirements and CPR Rules
* Handling new enquiries by phone or email and converting them into new matters while liaising with existing clients
* Managing meetings for Fee Earners when requested
* Undertaking legal research tasks for Fee Earners
* Drafting documents including correspondence and Court documents
* Preparing relevant legal updates and blog articles for the website
* Effective administration of files including matter opening, closing, archiving, data updates and billing
Skills And Experience
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands
* Legal research skills
* Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
* Experience of working in a law firm or other professional environment
* Previous role as an Administrator / Paralegal in a Legal service line team
Desirable Experience
* Experience with SOS or similar legal case management systems
* Familiarity with legal documents in a contentious practice area, ideally in relation to County Court and High Court proceedings
Harrison Drury is a people business with relationships at its heart. We deliver legal services as trusted legal partners to businesses, individuals and families from our offices across Lancashire, Cumbria, Manchester and Merseyside. Offices in Preston, Clitheroe, Garstang, Kendal, Lancaster, Lytham, Manchester and Southport.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Legal Services
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