A new opportunity is open for a Paralegal in General Civil Litigation to join our friendly practice.

• Do you want to benefit from gaining valuable experience from senior solicitors?
• Are you looking to fast track your career progression?
• Do you need a better work life balance with support from your peers?

We are looking for someone who has a broad spectrum of experience in general civil litigation. We would consider someone who is looking for 4 days per week.
F Barnes are based in Romford, Gidea Park and Collier Row. We have a strong loyal client base having been established in the Havering for nearly 70 years. Our legal advisors are all specialists in their respective fields and act for a wide range of commercial and private sector clients.
Our aim is to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking individuals who wish to be part of our growth and who share the firm’s core values.
At F Barnes we trust you to do your job, there are no daily targets. We have a flexible working contract on offer and set realistic annual billing targets. We offer an excellent profit related pay scheme bonus in addition to the basic salary based on the individual’s performance not a department or teams which is more restrictive and demotivating in nature. Other benefits are listed below.
The Role
There is a need to expand this department due to the level of enquiries we receive, and the quality of work being referred to us daily. Our, Tiina Juhanson has over 30 years’ experience in Litigation and Family Law and heads this department. Tiina has an impressive reputation for her advocacy skills. Niroshan David has been with us for several years and is an excellent litigation lawyer with higher rights of audience and a proven track record of obtaining results in difficult circumstances. This role is to assist Niroshan with his caseload which is varied. Training will be provided but you would be expected to have a basic knowledge of civil litigation and to meet deadlines set within your daily tasks and research.
We have a great reputation and an impressive existing caseload. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who maybe feels stuck where they are, pigeonholed into one area of civil litigation and has the desire to expand on their experience or someone who needs to have the support to qualify as a solicitor.
You should have a passion to provide the most excellent in client care and the desire to progress.

The Candidate

• 2+ years’ experience in General Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Experience in assisting with matters on behalf of commercial and individual clients on a wide range of litigation matters to include, contested probate, landlord and tenant, breach of contract claims, debt recovery, property disputes, and commercial litigation
• Experience in LEAP case management system preferred
• Able to work autonomously on tasks set
• Track of record of achieving career goals
• Enthusiasm to engage in networking and business development;
• Clear demonstrable ability and keenness to build and maintain client and referrer relationships;
• Self-motivated team player
• Ambition to progress
• Excellent administration and organisational skills;
• Professional but friendly and approachable
• Fairly local and able to commute to Romford daily (please do not apply if outside of 30-mile radius)

Benefits:

• 4-5 days per week (we can accommodate either)
• Flexible working
• Performance related bonus
• Pension contributions
• Reasonable billing targets/daily tasks
• Fast track progression if appropriate
• Some Hybrid working
• Extra Holiday for your Birthday and during the festive break
• Company and social events paid for
• Employee discount

Salary

• Competitive market salary according to experience

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From £27,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Civil Litigation: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details