Paralegal

We are looking for Paralegals to join our growing Firm. You will carry out client work and associated support to partners and lawyers, under their supervision, as allocated by supervisors.

In return you will have the opportunity to join a thriving, growing firm with a friendly, supportive and collegiate team atmosphere where work life balance is respected and encouraged.

We operate a hybrid working model, whereby employees can combine working from the office with working from home. The current expectation for Paralegals is a minimum of four days a week in the office, subject to the needs of the firm, clients and colleagues.

Our office is within easy access of Kings Cross and Farringdon mainline stations and Chancery Lane tube.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation of documents, bundle preparation and assisting with delivery of documentation
• Proof reading documents
• Handling and progressing under supervision a case load of housing litigation cases, primarily defending claims brought under the pre-action protocol for housing conditions but also including possession claims
• Undertaking disclosure and document review tasks
• Assisting with and undertaking preliminary assessments of damages in disrepair claims
• Opening new client matters and updating case trackers
• Drafting instructions to counsel
• Attending Court hearings with Counsel
• Available to be present in our London Office at least 4 days a week, subject to prior agreement of any reasonable requests in advance to work remotely from time-to-time
• Legal research
• Ensuring that all work is progressed expeditiously
• Exercising high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner at all times
• Ensuring the confidentiality and security of all of the firm’s and client documentation and information
• Compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors
• Maintaining clear and precise communications with other employees of the firm
• Ensuring good working relationships with external institutions and organisations
• Such other duties as may be assigned within the reasonable capabilities of an employee of equivalent experience, after consultation

About you:

Essential

• Strong academic attainment
• Interest in housing law
• Interest in public law
• Strong drafting skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and presentation skills (both face to face and over the telephone)
• Good time management skills and capable of handling a varied workload efficiently
• Able to work under pressure and to tight timescales

Desirable

• Law degree or equivalent

Why join us?

We have been recognised as an outstanding place to work by Best Companies in 2024, 2023 and 2022 and ranked 1st in 2023 as the best mid-sized company to work for. We are a purpose driven organisation with an active social committee, Corporate Social responsibility committee, Equity and Diversity forum and Wellbeing Leadership Group. We are a signatory to the Mindful Business Charter.

It is central to our values that our teams reflect the diverse community around us and that everyone at Sharpe Pritchard can be themselves and bring their authentic selves to work. Achieving true equality, diversity and inclusion is a core aim and we very much welcome applications from all sections of our diverse community, irrespective of race or racial group, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, religion or belief, age or disability. We make reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process and upon joining the firm to support applicants of all abilities.

What you will be getting in return

A generous bonus scheme is on offer alongside a competitive salary. You will gain professional development with a structured path to advancing your career. We provide a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to;

• Generous annual leave, starting at 28 days leave per annum (two days of which must be taken at Christmas on dates decided by the firm)
• Private Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Aviva Smart health (including virtual GP service)
• Health and wellbeing app
• Individual learning and development and business development budgets
• Hybrid working

Regular team events including:

• Social committee events throughout the year
• Monthly all staff lunches

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race or racial group, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age or disability.

We make reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process and upon joining the firm to support applicants of all abilities.