Litigation Paralegal
24 days ago
Oldham
Litigation Paralegal - Housing LitigationNorth ManchesterSalary: £28,000Full-time, PermanentThe OpportunityA well-established and growing legal practice in North Manchester is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its busy Housing Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with at least 12 months' file handling experience to further develop their career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.You will work closely with experienced solicitors on a varied caseload, gaining hands-on exposure to a wide range of housing litigation matters.Key Responsibilities • Assisting with and managing your own caseload of housing litigation matters under supervision, • Handling possession proceedings (including Section 8 and Section 21 claims), • Supporting on landlord and tenant disputes, including rent arrears and breach of tenancy, • Drafting legal documents including witness statements, pleadings, and correspondence, • Preparing court bundles and liaising with courts, clients, and third parties, • Conducting legal research and assisting with case strategy, • Minimum 12 months' experience in a litigation role, ideally with some file handling exposure, • Previous experience in housing litigation or landlord & tenant matters is highly desirable, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, • Competitive salary of £28,000, • Clear progression opportunities within a growing team, • Hands-on experience with quality work, • Supportive and collaborative working environment