Lawyer First - Tier Property Tribunal (Ref: 91450)

His Majestys Courts and Tribunals Service Royal Courts of Justice Group, Legal Operations Job Title: Registrar, Land Registration Division, First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)Pay Span or equivalent: Grade 7 (London)Location: Alfred Place, LondonContract type: PermanentNumber of hours per week: 37Number of vacancies: 1Reserve List: Yes BackgroundHis Majestys Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of the criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales and non-devolved tribunals in Scotland and Northern Ireland. It provides a fair, efficient and effective justice system delivered by an independent judiciary. HMCTS aims to ensure that all citizens receive timely access to justice according to their different needs, whether as victims or witnesses of crime, defendants accused of crime, consumers in debt, children at risk of harm, businesses involved in commercial disputes or as individuals asserting their employment rights or challenging the decisions of government bodies.Consequently, there are high expectations of all staff regardless of the job they do, and high performance is expected from everybody. The organisation is continuously adopting new or better ways of working to ensure that it focuses on just that which is essential. HMCTS senior management expects all leaders to operate in a culture of openness and honesty, demonstrating a commitment to change through involvement and empowerment, and by delivering results.IntroductionThe RCJ legal operations group includes all the lawyers working in the offices which support the Court of Appeal (criminal and civil divisions) and the High Court. It also includes lawyers working in the Upper Tribunal (including EAT) and the Land Registration Division, First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber). Land Registration Division, First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)An opportunity has arisen for a Registrar to join the Land Registration Division, First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).The Registrar will be is based at Alfred Place, London and has responsibility for supporting the work of Judges within the Chamber. The Land Registration Division is a highly specialised and expert property law tribunal. The quality of its decisions, its specialist subject matter, and the jurisdiction to award costs means that parties before it are frequently represented by solicitors and counsel. It is also attractive and welcoming to parties representing themselves. The division also offers a judicial mediation service to parties.The Registrar will be authorised to exercise some judicial functions.Job Description The Registrar is responsible for pro-active case management of proceedings; they provide expert guidance and assistance to the parties and the judiciary by overseeing the management of cases, including on how and when they should be heard and by undertaking analysis and legal research. Key responsibilities and duties: Case managemento Promote and practise proactive case management, to ensure that cases are progressed consistently, efficiently and in accordance with procedure rules (overriding objective) in order to minimise delay and reduce outstanding cases.o Exercise judicial functions, subject to authorisation, to ensure that judicial resources are utilised efficientlyo Prepare accurate and concise legal notes and research as requiredo Provide guidance on the procedural requirements of the relevant tribunal to staff, professional court users and members of the public, in particular litigants in person o Maintain an accurate overview of all legal issues relevant to the jurisdiction, including identifying important cases o Prioritise case load effectively o Mediation (subject to experience and training) Develop and apply legal skillso Maintain and develop specialist skills by keeping up to date with developments in land law generally, relevant procedural rules and case law with a strong focus on continuous learningo Identify developing trends in the caseload areao Attend in-house and external training courses to complete relevant continuous professional development requirements Keep stakeholders informedo Respond to questions and queries from solicitors, counsel and litigants in person accurately and promptlyDevelop and maintain an effective working relationship with, and respond to queries from, the judiciaryo Maintain a dialogue and exchange of information with other stakeholders, for example relevant agencies, and legal representativesOther dutiesAccountability The post holder will report to a Senior Legal Manager. The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and to undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post. Location of PostLocated at Alfred Place, London.Recruitment Process You will be assessed against the Civil Service Success Profiles framework.Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience Solicitor or barrister qualified to practise in England and Wales (i.e. having completed training contract or pupillage), or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (eligible where (i) a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) is held; or (ii) the GDL/CPE has been completed; or (iii) where exams have been passed (i.e. a score of 50% or above achieved), at CILEx Level 6*, in all of the seven foundation subjects in law). Post qualification experience with good working knowledge of property law, public law and procedure. You will be asked to provide a CV during the application process in order to assess any demonstrable experience, career history and achievements that are relevant to the role.You will be required to provide evidence of the following behaviours: Making Effective Decisions Delivering at Pace Managing a quality service Communicating and InfluencingShould we receive a large number of applications, we will sift primarily on experience and on the lead behaviour of Making Effective Decisions. Successful applicants will then be invited to an interview, where they will be assessed against both behaviours and strengths.Candidates invited to Interview:Please note that interviews will be carried out in person in London.Candidates invited to interview will be required to undertake a situational legal skills judgement test. The following legal professional skills will be assessed: Produces sound analysis using secure legal research Maintains relevant and up to date legal knowledge and skills Has reliable legal judgement and understands legal riskThe interview will assess both technical legal skills (situational legal skill questions) and Behaviours and Strengths from the Success Profiles framework. You can refer to the Civil Service Strengths dictionary for more details: Success Profiles - Civil Service Strengths Dictionary (publishing.service.gov.uk)