Dispute Resolution Senior Paralegal

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 28 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous annual leave

Support for professional development

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Résumé du poste

Hodge Jones & Allen LLP in London is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Dispute Resolution Senior Paralegal to join their team. The role will run their own caseload (under supervision) of predominantly property litigation and property dispute work, with some general civil litigation, and the Senior Paralegal will be expected to meet their own fees and time targets.

Operating from Central London offices, the firm offers excellent training, career development opportunities, and a

Qualifications

• At least 6 months paralegal experience in a general/civil litigation department with property dispute and property litigation experience
• Experience with funding arrangements including private, Legal Aid CFA and LEI
• Experience in property litigation, property dispute and at least one of: Leasehold/Freehold disputes, Possession proceedings, landlord/tenant disputes

Responsabilités

• Run own caseload (under supervision) of predominantly property litigation and property dispute work, plus some general civil litigation
• Meet own fees and time targets
• Work from Central London office in a collaborative team environment

Connaissances

Property litigation

Civil litigation

Time management

Client management

Research skills

Communication

Negotiation

Description du poste

HybridLegal, Dispute ResolutionFull time

London, England, United Kingdom

Description

Hodge Jones & Allen LLP is a well-established law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services with a strong commitment to social justice.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Dispute Resolution Senior Paralegal to join our team. The role of the Senior Paralegal will be to run their own caseload (under supervision) of predominantly property litigation and property dispute work as well as some general civil litigation. The Senior Paralegal will be expected to meet their own fees and time targets.

Operating from our Central London offices, Hodge Jones & Allen offers excellent training, career development opportunities, and a collaborative working environment.

Requirements

• At least 6 months prior paralegal experience in a general/civil litigation department with specific property dispute and property litigation experience
• Experience with all funding arrangements including private, Legal Aid CFA and LEI
• Experience in property litigation, property dispute and at least one of the following disciplines:
• Leasehold/Freehold disputes
• Possession proceedings
• Commercial or residential landlord/tenant disputes
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client management skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good research and analytical skills
• Commitment to providing high-quality client service and upholding the firm’s values
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development

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)
• 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

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