Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East, our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw, facilitating our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate, and Private Wealth.
We've always been proud of our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, valuing the variety of our partnership. We believe it is our people that make us unique, and we respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a responsible and sustainable manner, guided by the principles of ESG.
The opportunity
We provide real estate dispute resolution legal services for a broad range of clients across various specialist areas.
The team in Birmingham currently comprises four Partners, two Senior Associates, eight Associates, two Senior Paralegals, and six Paralegals, supported by a Trainee Solicitor. The work undertaken by two of the Partners, one Senior Associate, five Associates, two Senior Paralegals, and six Paralegals is in the niche area of residential landlord and tenant legal issues and disputes. The team advises and represents a broad client base, including registered providers, letting agents, and private individuals.
As a result of an increase in instructions, particularly in defending claims where tenants allege their landlord has breached their repairing obligations and seek compensation (known as disrepair claims), the team is seeking to appoint a Paralegal to be based in the Birmingham office.
What you will be doing
Providing support to the wider team;
Providing advice in writing and by telephone;
Drafting witness statements;
Progressing and managing cases that proceed to trial by complying with Court directions, such as disclosure and instructing Counsel;
Negotiating settlements with opposing parties;
Advising clients on cases and the merits of a case;
Meeting clients;
Actively participating in business development initiatives and maintaining good client relationships.
What you will need
The firm has a competency framework for paralegals, and for this role, we require:
Strong technical and organisational skills;
Client focus;
Drive and enthusiasm;
Team-based approach;
Ability to work to deadlines;
Good interpersonal, presenting, and client-facing skills;
Good academic record is essential;
Previous paralegal experience is advantageous but not essential;
Experience of litigation matters, ideally property;
Residential landlord and tenant litigation experience is desirable but not essential (especially experience of disrepair claims);
An interest in marketing;
Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision – a self-starter.
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity, and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of ethnicity, gender (including trans and non-binary), race, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.
If you require any further information on our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support you might need during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team at
recruit@trowers.com . As part of our recruitment policy, candidates are subject to employment screening background checks, including personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications, and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.
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