Paralegal

Location: Hertford

Reporting to: Legal Director

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Our client is looking for a Paralegal to join their Hertford office, supporting a team of Solicitors with a predominantly contentious property litigation caseload.

The role will focus on a broad range of property litigation matters, including service charge and ground rent debt recovery, breaches of covenant, possession matters and general Landlord & Tenant matters.

You will manage your own caseload under supervision while also providing support to the wider Defended team on a range of complex matters.

• Handle defended service charge, ground rent and possession matters relating to residential property.
• Review claims and assess the merits of defences and/or counterclaims.
• Liaise with clients and agents, providing advice and progressing matters as instructed.
• Review breach of covenant matters, provide advice to clients and progress cases accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with Court and Tribunal deadlines.
• Provide general Landlord & Tenant advice to clients in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide regular reports and updates to clients and/or agents.
• Provide internal legal support and advice where required.
• Maintain effective case management, including diarising key dates and keeping database records up to date.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Line Manager.

Our client is looking for someone with:

• A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification; a Law degree is desirable.
• Previous experience in claims handling or dispute resolution, ideally involving bulk or high-volume claims.
• Proven experience in civil litigation, particularly money claims and/or property litigation.
• Experience with property litigation, breaches of covenant and general Landlord & Tenant matters is desirable.
• Experience with legal drafting.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• The ability to communicate clearly and confidently with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders at all levels.

This role would suit a Paralegal or legal professional with experience in civil or property litigation who is looking to develop their career within a specialist contentious property environment.

A Law graduate with relevant litigation, claims handling or legal experience may also be considered.