Dispute Resolution Paralegal - Property Litigation

Hodge Jones & Allen LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Volunteer leave

Long service leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Maternity/paternity pay

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Season ticket loan

Referral bonus

Discounted legal services

Benefits portal

Eye care

Fruit deliveries

On-site social space

Job summary

Hodge Jones & Allen LLP in London seeks a Paralegal to join the Dispute Resolution Team. You will assist with a varied caseload of property and civil litigation, supporting senior fee earners on litigated and non-litigated matters.

The role requires at least six months of paralegal experience, solid CPR knowledge, excellent written and verbal communication, and strong organisational skills; familiarity with property disputes is advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least six months' paralegal experience, ideally in property or civil litigation.
• Good working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and understanding of the litigation process.
• Previous experience of property disputes and civil litigation is advantageous.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and work well in a busy team under pressure.
• Enthusiastic, commercially aware and keen to develop property litigation knowledge.
• Confident dealing with clients, opponents, counsel and colleagues across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Assist with both litigated and non-litigated matters and manage workload to meet fee and time targets.
• Support senior fee earners on a varied caseload of property and civil disputes.
• Contribute to efficient case management and client service across the team.

Skills

Paralegal experience

CPR knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Client dealing experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Paralegal to join our Dispute Resolution Team.

The successful candidate will work closely with and support senior fee earners on a varied and challenging caseload of property litigation matters as well as general civil litigation matters. Our property matters may include residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes, possession proceedings, service charge disputes, leasehold disputes, boundary and neighbour disputes, nuisance claims, co-ownership disputes, building and construction-related disputes and professional negligence claims arising from property matters.

Our civil litigation caseload encompasses a broad range of disputes, including contested probate matters, contract disputes, data protection claims, claims arising from the breakdown of personal or business relationships, debt recovery and other money claims, professional negligence claims against solicitors and other professionals or organisations, and negligence and nuisance matters.

The Paralegal will assist with both litigated and non-litigated matters and will be expected to manage their workload effectively while meeting individual fee and time-recording targets.

• At least six months' previous paralegal experience, ideally within a property litigation or civil litigation team, dealing with both contentious and pre-action matters
• A good working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and an understanding of the litigation process are essential
• Previous experience of property disputes and civil litigation would be advantageous
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Be able to prioritise competing demands, work effectively as part of a busy team and remain organised when working under pressure
• Enthusiastic, commercially aware and keen to develop their knowledge of property litigation
• Confident dealing with clients, opponents, counsel, experts and colleagues across the firm

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, work-life balance and professional development, including:

• Generous annual leave (22-27 days depending on role), plus Christmas shutdown and additional birthday leave
• Extra paid leave for volunteering, moving house and study
• Long service recognition leave at 10, 15 and 20 years
• Pension scheme (3% employer contribution, 5% employee, with salary sacrifice option)
• Life assurance (2x salary) and Group Income Protection (up to state pension age)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (subject to qualifying service)
• Wellbeing support, including Mental Health Champions, First Aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan (post-probation)
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Discounted legal services and access to an extensive Employee Benefits Portal (gym membership, health plans, private medical insurance, dental, cinema and retail discounts)
• Eye care contributions
• Complimentary office fruit deliveries twice weekly
• On-site social space with pool table and subsidised bar