Property Litigation Paralegal
16 days ago
Manchester
Property Litigation Paralegal Location: Manchester Salary: 24000 - 32000 Working Pattern: Full-time Permanent Experience required: Property litigation experience with proven ability to manage own caseload About the Role An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Litigation Paralegal to join a growing team at a leading full-service law firm. This is a chance to work within a dynamic collaborative department led by a nationally recognised partner. Youll manage your own caseload with autonomy while benefiting from expert guidance and exposure to high-quality work across both property and private litigation. Your key responsibilities will include: • Case Management:, • Independently manage your own caseload of property litigation matters, • Handle a broad spectrum of disputes with confidence, • Manage cases from instruction through to resolution, • Ensure all work is completed efficiently and to the highest standard, • Legal Support:, • Provide support to solicitors on complex property disputes, • Assist with case preparation and strategy, • Conduct legal research and analysis, • Prepare case summaries and chronologies, • Documentation & Drafting:, • Draft legal documents correspondence and court pleadings, • Prepare witness statements and evidence bundles, • Review and analyse lease agreements and property documents, • Ensure accuracy and compliance in all documentation, • Client Communication:, • Liaise with clients providing updates and guidance, • Build and maintain strong client relationships, • Manage client expectations effectively, • Provide excellent client care throughout matters, • Dispute Resolution:, • Assist with overage disputes, • Support easement matters, • Work on lease renewals dilapidations forfeiture and relief, • Handle possession claims (residential and commercial), • Manage service charge disputes, • Support leasehold enfranchisement matters, • Assist with co-ownership disputes, • Collaboration:, • Collaborate with colleagues across contentious probate and private litigation, • Work closely with the nationally recognised partner leading the department, • Share knowledge and expertise across the team, • Contribute to the development of the department What Were Looking For Essential Requirements: • Experience:, • Proven experience as a Paralegal in property litigation, • Demonstrated ability to manage own caseload independently, • Strong background in property disputes, • Experience across multiple areas of property litigation, • Strong drafting and legal writing skills, • Confident in managing high-pressure situations and tight deadlines, • Excellent client care and communication skills, • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Excellent organisational and time management skills, • Experience with overage disputes easements lease renewals possession claims service charge disputes, • Knowledge of contentious probate or private litigation, • Court experience and familiarity with court procedures, • Working towards or interested in qualifying as a Solicitor or Legal Executive, • Confident and self-motivated, • Collaborative team player, • Resilient under pressure, • Professional and client-focused, • Ambitious and keen to develop, • Proactive and solutions-oriented, • Strong work ethic Benefits Package Financial Rewards: • Salary: 24000 - 32000 (dependent on experience), • Competitive bonus scheme, • Real opportunity to join a high-performing department, • Work with a nationally recognised partner, • Expert guidance and mentoring, • Exposure to high-quality work across property and private litigation, • Autonomy to manage your own caseload, • Clear career progression pathway, • Flexible hybrid working arrangements, • Supportive leadership, • Genuinely collaborative culture, • Dynamic and growing department, • Well-established full-service law firm with strong regional presence, • Modern office facilities in Manchester About Our Client Our client is a well-established full-service law firm with a strong regional presence and a reputation for excellence in property litigation. They are known for their supportive leadership genuinely collaborative culture and commitment to employee development. The property litigation team is led by a nationally recognised partner and is experiencing significant growth. This presents an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing department where youll have the autonomy to manage your own caseload while benefiting from expert guidance and exposure to high-quality work. The firm values collaboration and encourages knowledge-sharing across contentious probate and private litigation providing a well-rounded experience and opportunities for professional development. Location & Working Arrangements Based: Manchester Working Pattern: Full-time Permanent Hybrid Working: Flexible hybrid working available Ready to Take the Next Step If youre an experienced Property Litigation Paralegal with a proven ability to manage your own caseload looking to join a dynamic high-performing team led by a nationally recognised partner we want to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact: Lee Hawthorne-Finch Email: ______