Job Description

Overview

Lancers Solicitors is looking for a paralegal to join its Litigation Team in Birmingham.

We specialise in Landlord & Tenant, Property Litigation, Civil & Commercial Litigation, Debt Recovery and Commercial Leases.

The Litigation Team delivers high-quality legal services, and in this role, you'll support a busy team while managing your own caseload. The scope of work will likely evolve, covering residential and commercial property matters as well as civil and commercial litigation. You'll be responsible for fee-earning tasks and contributing to the department's profitability.

We focus on providing a bespoke, no-fuss service tailored to our clients' needs. With a strong client retention rate and a reputation for delivering excellence.

As a Paralegal, you will:

Manage a varied caseload of residential and commercial and property litigation, civil and commercial litigation and debt recovery cases under the supervision of a Partner or Associate Handle own caseload from instruction to conclusion under the supervision of a Partner or Associate Prepare/draft a variety of legal documents Support senior colleagues in the preparation and collation of information and documentation to assist in the progression of cases Liaise with courts Attend client and other meetings and producing accurate notes of such meetings and activity lists Ensure compliance with professional duties and the firm's internal procedures Active participation in business development initiatives Participate in firm wide and team specific training sessions Manage, organise, and maintain documents in electronic filing systems Work with a diverse range of clients to offer effective legal solutions Office based role
Package and Benefits: The Paralegal role comes with an attractive package:

Competitive Salary 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Free Secure Parking Full training and career development opportunities Work laptop provided
The successful Paralegal candidate will have:

At least 2 years of experience in property and/or civil & commercial litigation Good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanour Excellent attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Strong organisational skills and time management abilities IT literacy and computer proficiency Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and keep deadlines Working knowledge of case management software Good research and analytical skills A proactive and positive work approach A willingness to learn A track record of meeting financial targets Strong commercial experience and awareness Ability to speak other Languages could also be beneficial
We offer a clean professional office working environment with fantastic facilities and great travel links. A competitive salary including 22 days holiday allowance and bank holidays. Workplace pension scheme. Free onsite secured parking. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with a fast-growing law firm.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 23,815.00-26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Transport links
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 00503