This role involves but is not limited to: 

• Effective management of own time, ensuring that chargeable and non-chargeable hours targets are met.
• You will ideally have experience in financial litigation (either as a Paralegal before qualification, as a seat on your training contract, or as post-qualification experience), however applications from those with experience in commercial litigation or property litigation will also be welcomed
• Advising mortgage lenders and LPA Receivers on all aspects of property litigation including possession claims, forfeiture, rent arrears recovery and shortfall debt recovery
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, witness statements, and correspondence.
• Preparing and issuing court applications, including claims in the County Court 
• Managing legal documentation in strict confidence. 
• Conduct matters on behalf of Clients in line with their instructions.
• Management of support services, including supervision of Paralegals
• Financial control with particular regard to cashflow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
• Providing regular updates to Client’s on matters.
• Dealing with any queries raised by Clients on particular matters.
• Submitting required documents to court prior to trial.

Requirements: 

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive 
• Proven experience in property litigation or a strong background in dispute resolution with a property focus.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant property legislation.
• Proficient in case management systems and IT applications.
• Must be adaptable and flexible
• Must have good time management and organisational skills
• Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Commercial awareness and commitment to delivering high-quality client service

Company Core Values:

Aspire: To challenge convention, an entrepreneur with energy for change. To be the best that we can be 

Integrate: Bring together people and systems into a cohesive force

Innovate: To creatively evolve our working practices, use our revenue and resources in a virtuous cycle of improving our people, systems and growth 

Commit: To delivering excellent client experience and working with integrity, investing in long term relationships, creating a strong market position and delivering sustained commercial advantage