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Paralegal

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Legal
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You need strong technical skills, excellent communication, client focus, teamwork, and commercial awareness. Experience in property litigation and an interest in marketing are advantageous.
  • You will manage housing disrepair claims, draft documents, advise clients, negotiate settlements, ensure compliance with court directions, and support business development efforts.

Requirements

  • Strong technical and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Client focus
  • Drive and enthusiasm
  • Team based approach
  • Commercial awareness
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Good interpersonal skills, presenting and client facing skills
  • Good academic record is essential
  • LLB/LPC graduate desirable but not essential
  • Previous paralegal experience would be an advantage but is not essential
  • Experience of litigation matters, ideally property
  • Residential landlord and tenant litigation experience is desirable but not essential (especially experience of disrepair claims)
  • An interest in marketing
  • An ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision – a self-starter

Responsibilities

  • Providing support to the wider team;
  • Managing defended housing disrepair claims;
  • Providing advice in writing and by telephone;
  • Drafting witness statements;
  • Progressing and managing cases that proceed to trial by complying with Court directions such as disclosure and instructing Counsel;
  • Negotiating settlements with opposing parties;
  • Advising clients on cases and the merits of a case;
  • Meeting clients;
  • Actively participating in business development initiatives and maintaining good client relationships.

FAQs

What is the location for the Paralegal position?

The Paralegal position is based in Birmingham.

What is the experience level required for this role?

This is an entry-level position.

Is the Paralegal position permanent or temporary?

The position is permanent.

What are the working hours for the Paralegal role?

The working hours are full time.

In which practice area will the Paralegal be working?

The Paralegal will be working in the Dispute Resolution and Litigation department.

What qualifications are desirable for this role?

An LLB/LPC graduate is desirable, but not essential.

Is previous paralegal experience required?

Previous paralegal experience is preferred but not essential.

What type of cases will the Paralegal manage?

The Paralegal will manage defended housing disrepair claims among other legal matters.

What key skills are sought for this position?

Strong technical and organisational skills, excellent communication skills, client focus, and drive and enthusiasm are essential.

Will the Paralegal be involved in client interactions?

Yes, the Paralegal will meet clients and provide advice in writing and by telephone.

Is there an opportunity for business development?

Yes, the Paralegal will actively participate in business development initiatives and maintain good client relationships.

How does Trowers & Hamlins approach equity, diversity, and inclusion?

Trowers & Hamlins values equity, diversity, and inclusion and considers all applications based on merit and suitability for the role.

International law firm with a broad commercial, real estate, litigation and private wealth practice.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Trowers & Hamlins is well known for its eclectic mix of specialisations combining sector leadership in the UK and across the Middle East. We help businesses and governments change the way we live and work for the better. We do this by providing commercial advice geared towards tackling tomorrow's challenges in industry. We are well known for our expertise in the real estate sector, and have thriving commercial, social housing, banking and finance, and private wealth practices, in addition to specialist practices such as planning, tax, pensions, and environment. We are a top-50 UK law firm and undertake work around the globe. We have over 170 partners and more than 1000 employees. The main office is in the City of London, with three UK regional offices in Birmingham, Exeter and Manchester. Outside the UK we have more than 80 lawyers and four offices across the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region (including Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai and Oman), as well as an office in Malaysia.