Hertford
Our client, a specialist property litigation practice, is seeking a Paralegal to join their high performing Defended team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in property litigation to develop their experience while working on a varied caseload under supervision. You will handle your own caseload consisting predominantly of Small Claims Track matters in the County Court and cases before the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), while also supporting the wider team on more complex defended matters. The Role You will manage a caseload with supervision and support. Matters will typically include: • Defended service charge, ground rent and possession matters relating to residential property, • Reviewing incoming claims and evaluating the merits of defences and/or counterclaims, • Liaising with Clients and/or Managing Agents and providing advice, • Reviewing breach of covenant matters and progressing in line with Client instructions, • Complying with all Court and Tribunal deadlines and directions, • Providing timely general Landlord & Tenant advice to Clients as required, • Maintaining regular communication and reporting to Clients and/or Agents, • Providing internal advice and support to team members where needed, • Maintaining effective case management, including diarising key dates and updating database notes, • Producing clear and accurate written correspondence and reporting Essential: • Proven experience in civil litigation, ideally including money claims or property litigation, • Experience or exposure to property litigation, breaches of covenant or Landlord & Tenant matters, • Ability to handle a caseload as primary case handler under supervision, • Strong legal drafting skills, • High levels of organisation and attention to detail, • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously, • Law degree or legal qualification, • Previous experience in claim handling or dispute resolution, • Experience managing bulk or high-volume claims, • Experience in service charge or ground rent matters