Litigation Paralegal
Join our growing litigation & insolvency team.
HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors in Hertfordshire are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated paralegal to join our litigation and insolvency team.
Our team of experienced litigation and insolvency lawyers are based in the beautiful market town of Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
The paralegal role will be supporting our litigation and insolvency solicitors on a wide range of matters including contract disputes, boundary disputes, professional negligence, landlord and tenant disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, property and construction disputes, equine disputes and insolvency & restructuring.
We will offer you:
* A competitive salary based on experience.
* Ongoing training and support.
* Employee benefits via Perkbox and Simply Health.
* A collaborative and relaxed office culture.
* Excellent opportunities for progression and a career in litigation and insolvency law.
The ideal candidate will have:
* A Law degree and LPC.
* Work experience within a law firm.
* An interest in specialising in litigation and/or insolvency.
* A can-do attitude and willingness to support the team wherever required.
* A passion for working with people and thrive on delivering exceptional customer service.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks according to deadlines.
* The ability to communicate confidently and clearly convey updates to clients and partners by telephone, face to face and via email.
* Excellent research skills and attention to detail.
* A desire to get involved in business development and networking.
The role:
* Legal research.
* Communicating with clients and providing timely updates to enquiries.
* Preparing legal documents accurately and quickly for our team of solicitors.
* Managing matters on our case management system (LEAP) from opening a matter to final billing.
* Preparing, filing and serving Court bundles.
* Providing administrative support to the team or other fee earners in the firm wherever required.
* Attending external events to promote the firm and support business development from time to time.
About us
HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors is headquartered in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. We also have offices in Welwyn Garden City, Old Harlow and a satellite office near Mayfair in London.
We’ve been serving the Hertfordshire community for centuries, tracing our roots back as far as 1591. By continually updating and evolving, we are proud to be one of the leading legal firms in the region today. We are recognised by Lexcel - the Law Society's quality mark for excellence in legal practice management and excellence in client care. We are also regulated by, and compliant with, the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
We offer a wide range of legal services which include: Company and Commercial Law, Commercial Property Law, Conveyancing, Equine Law, Family Law, Insolvency, Wills, Trusts, Probate, Civil Litigation and Commercial Litigation.
To learn more about us visit www.hrjforemanlaws.co.uk
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company events
* Employee discount
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Hitchin, SG5 1JW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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