Role: Litigation Fee Earner / ParaLegal
Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
Hours: Mon-Friday 9am-5.30pm based in office
Salary: £28-30,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Are you an experienced paralegal with a passion for civil litigation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment? Our client, a leading law firm is seeking a talented Litigation Fee Earner to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual with relevant studies (CILEX, Law Degree or equivalent) looking to develop their career in the legal field.
Working in our client's thriving landlord and tenant department, you will be part of a dynamic team consisting of 3 experienced litigation fee earners, overseen by a solicitor, and 4 case handlers. In this role, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day management of the department's caseload, including contentious and defended matters.
What you'll be doing:
Undertaking fee-earning work with supervision and providing support to the landlord and tenant department.
Gaining technical experience to handle defended and complex cases, particularly those allocated to the fast track and/or multi-track.
Drafting appropriate documents and complying with court directions and orders.
Working towards the ability to handle smaller matters independently and providing effective support on larger matters.
Corresponding with clients and other relevant parties, such as the court, solicitors...