Hillingdon is London's second largest borough. Our staff live across Hillingdon and beyond, with our main council offices at the Civic Centre in the heart of vibrant Uxbridge town centre. Putting our residents first is at the heart of everything we do, and we are embarking on an ambitious plan to modernise our service offering, while sustaining the high-quality delivery.
We operate a busy, innovative and dynamic Legal Department, which is committed to providing high-quality, client focused legal services. The team works in close collaboration with our service areas providing a comprehensive support service across a wide range of Council areas including adult and children’s care, planning, housing and litigation.
Key Responsibilities
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Property Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join an exceptional Property, Planning & Contracts legal team.
The main purpose of this role will be to deal with the Council's right to buys, section 42 leasehold extensions and buyback project, however, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of residential and commercial property matters including renewal leases, licences, purchases, sales, regeneration projects, easements and adverse possession claims as well as be involved in multiple projects. The job purpose is to assist in the provision of an efficient and cost effective legal service to all relevant departments such as the Property Team.
About you
You will have excellent technical knowledge and practical experience of the law and practice relating to property, ideally gained within a Local Authority legal team.
You will have excellent drafting skills and be confident providing advice as required.
This role will suit a highly organised and enthusiastic individual who enjoys managing their own caseload, working to tight deadlines and assisting senior colleagues on more complex matters.
We are looking for a team player who is keen to build successful relationships with clients and use their own initiative to ensure that the Council's interests are protected at all times.
You will be responsible for providing guidance and direction to your colleagues and clients, identifying areas for improvement and providing innovative solutions.
Other important skills would include: technology, passion for learning, problem solving, collaboration, exceptional client care, organisation,teamwork and relationship building.
You must be motivated to deliver results, and will be expected to take ownership of your personal development and the development of your work streams. We strive to ensure that we continuously improve our service, and you will play an essential part in supporting this.
What we are looking for:
Our ideal candidate will have have a background in property law. You will have the ability to manage a demanding caseload, with high levels of attention to detail and a track record in effective decision making. You will have excellent communication skills, be highly organised and with a high degree of professionalism.