Paralegal

Successful applicants will report to the Head of Department and will:

• Assist the solicitors in the team by dealing/speaking with existing and new clients


• Advise, assist and represent clients, maintaining an exceptionally high standard of client care at all times


• Evaluate and assess information, evidence and legal issues


• Provide support to solicitors in the team in running their caseload


• Evaluate and assess information, evidence and legal issues


• Balance the demands of clients/caseload and non-casework responsibilities, ensuring they meet deadlines set


• Contribute to marketing and business development activities for the team and firm


They will be able to get involved in a variety of matters including:

• Preparing and serving notices


• Drafting documents and court applications


• Taking initial instructions and preparing statements


• Reading and summarising documents e.g. leases, transfers


• Assisting with preparation of court bundles and other court documentation


• Attending meetings / conferences with clients


• Preparing briefs to counsel and attending counsel / client conferences


• Attending hearings with counsel and taking detailed notes


The following skills and experience are relevant:

• Balancing the demands of clients/caseload and non-casework responsibilities and ensuring that deadlines are met


• Adhering to all file and case management policies and procedures / compliance


• Accurately recording all time, chargeable and non-chargeable


• Ensuring that the billing of files is carried out efficiently and at the earliest opportunity


• Working as a team player with other fee earners and support staff


• Maintaining knowledge and skills in relevant practice area keeping up to date with relevant legislation and case law


• Ensuring continuing competence through identifying and addressing any learning needs


• Participating in and engaging with supervision


• Maintaining a good knowledge and understanding of IT systems
  
  Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)
  
  Hay & Kilner are a full-service law firm based in the heart of Newcastle city centre and we are currently expanding our team.


Hay & Kilner provides a comprehensive service across an extensive range of practice areas, which covers all our client's legal requirements.

Ideally this position is a full-time role, although a minimum of 4 days a week could be considered. The role would be working business hours from Monday to Friday, We offer an excellent benefits package and an unrivalled working environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Enhanced maternity leave


• Enhanced paternity leave


• Free or subsidised travel


• Health & wellbeing programme


• Life insurance


• Referral programme


• Sick pay


Schedule:

• 8 hour shift


• Day shift


• Monday to Friday