- Ensuring compliance with Lexcel and internal procedures
- Assisting with and overseeing money laundering checks on all new matters (or where funds are received on existing files) subject to supervision
- Assisting case handlers on housing disrepair and other cases.
- Running own caseload on property litigation and housing matters in due course
- Interaction with clients and third parties, excellent communication skills are therefore required
- Preparation and copying of trial and hearing bundles
- Preparation and copying of enclosure for papers to counsel and court (or agents)
- Photocopying/electronic bundling (all copying for case handlers and volume for secretaries)
- File management duties, indexing and collating large case papers; ensuring maintenance of client details and information, both on physical file and on case management system
- Attending on minor applications at court (in chambers)
- Closing and archiving files
- Assisting with client reporting
- Assisting in establishing and maintaining precedent files for the team
- All other such administrative and fee earning duties as are appropriate
- Work in accordance with Weightmans' values and in line with relevant policies and procedures
- Previous paralegal experience, preferably in property litigation work is preferred
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and concentration
- Excellent collaborative and team working skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent IT skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and targets
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Flexible approach If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.
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Property Litigation - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Weightmans
Description
About your new role
Our Property Litigation team acts for public and private sector landlords, tenants and real estate developers, and our client base includes local authorities, NHS Trusts, housing associations, social landlords, blue chip retailers and owner managed businesses. We use bespoke case management systems to ensure that all documents are accurate and consistent, court procedures are followed and deadlines met.As a Paralegal you will assist the case handlers in property litigation on their own matters, in particular, assisting with housing disrepair and gas/electrical access work. It may also involve assisting case handlers in other property litigation including routine lease renewals, property disputes and housing matters. Ideally you will be based in Birmingham or Manchester.
Main duties and responsibilities
About You
Ideally you will have previous experience as a Paralegal and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:-
