Litigation Fee-Earner Paralegal
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  • England,South East,East Sussex
  • full-time, full-time
  • £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, inc benefits
Job Description:
Litigation Fee-Earner
*Annual Salary: £28K - £30K
*Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
*Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a Litigation Fee-Earner to join our Landlord and Tenant Litigation Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day running of the department’s caseload, including contentious and defended matters. This role is perfect for someone with paralegal/fee-earning experience in civil litigation, preferably in dispute resolution or landlord and tenant matters.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Undertake fee-earning work with supervision and contribute to the landlord and tenant department.
*Gain technical experience to handle defended and complex cases, particularly those allocated to the fast track and/or multi-track.
*Draft documents and comply with court directions and orders.
*Work towards independently managing smaller matters and providing effective support on larger matters.
*Correspond with clients and other parties as directed.
*Liaise with clients regarding the status of cases.
*Issue possession claims using the online system.
*Complete manual court applications, including possession and warrant applications.
*Provide instructions to advocates and counsel.
*Produce notices seeking possession.
*Update case management information spreadsheets.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Experience in civil litigation, with a preference for dispute resolution or landlord and tenant matters.
*Good knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation procedures.
*Proficient IT skills.
*Organised and able to work on their own initiative.
*Confident in a small team environment and able to work under pressure.
*Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
*Ability to maintain confidentiality.
*Willingness to be creative and adapt in a new enterprise.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary based on experience.
*20 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays (pro-rata).
*Office-based role with standard working hours.
To apply for this Litigation Fee-Earner position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role. 
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Company size: 2,500–4,999 employees
Industry: Legal
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