Lawhive

Landlord & Tenant Paralegal

Lawhive

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Poole • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Support the Conducting Solicitor with a caseload of possession matters (both standard and defended) and debt recovery cases from initial instruction through to enforcement.
  • Proactively manage and progress files, ensuring adherence to court deadlines and client service level agreements.
  • Deliver clear, practical, and commercially focused legal support.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date file notes, along with precise time recording.
  • Work towards agreed monthly billing targets.
  • Ensure all time is recorded accurately and consistently to support billing processes.
  • Monitor work in progress and facilitate timely invoicing.
  • Ensure disbursements are billed correctly and highlight any outstanding invoices.
  • Keep up to date with developments in landlord and tenant law, including changes arising from the Renters’ Rights Act.
  • Undertake continuous professional development to enhance technical knowledge.
  • Escalate or report any relevant legislative or regulatory changes impacting active matters.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in landlord and tenant matters
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Experience in debt recovery is a plus
  • Commercial awareness and understanding of billing practices
  • High level of accountability and ownership of work
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work effectively within targets and deadlines
  • A collaborative, team-focused mindset
Benefits
  • 33 days’ annual leave (25 + bank holidays) plus your birthday off
  • Extended Christmas holiday
  • Pension contribution
  • Give back - support a good cause with a charity day each year
  • Regular socials/team events
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Hard Skills & Tools
landlord and tenant lawdebt recoverybilling practicestime recordingfile managementlegal supportcase managementenforcement proceduresdisbursement billinglegislative compliance
Soft Skills
organisational skillstime managementcommercial awarenessaccountabilityattention to detailcollaborationteamworkcommunicationproblem-solvingadaptability