We are looking for a Paralegal to join Property Litigation team which is one the largest teams in the UK and is consistently ranked highly by both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
We provide proactive strategic advice to a range of property owners, occupiers and funders. We advise in relation to landlord and tenant (rent reviews, dilapidations, lease renewals, service charge disputes etc.), building and development, land acquisitions, strategic options, possession actions, purchaser claims and trespass and squatter actions.
With a national presence, our Property Litigation team is led by six Partners and is further supported by three Senior Associates, four Associates, two Solicitors and a Legal Executive.
The role will be dealing with a varied caseload of residential property disputes in particular service charge disputes, debt recovery and possession claims. Where litigation is being conducted, you shall be doing so under the supervision and direction of a solicitor.
Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by:
As a paralegal in our team, you will assist the teams experienced lawyers to achieve the best results for their clients.
This is a busy role with intellectually challenging and demanding work with deadlines to manage and competing priorities, so you will be required to work quickly, accurately and efficiently. You will also have the ability to remain calm under pressure. You will be expected to think ahead to meet the needs of the other fee earners and our clients.
You will also be involved in business development activities which may involve preparation of marketing literature and attendance at client seminars and other events
We are looking for someone with a passion for this type of work in whom we can invest on a long-term basis.
It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures.
The role is right for you if:
We are looking for someone with real potential – so you will demonstrate talent, ambition and a genuine interest in property litigation work.
The work requires self-motivation and the ability to work to demanding deadlines, so you’ll need to show us that you have initiative, drive and great organisational skills.
You will be a team player and relish helping others and be eager to learn. We expect you to be someone who takes pride in your work and who will provide a first-class support service to your fee earners, anticipating their needs in advance wherever possible, and paying meticulous attention to detail in all of your work.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join our highly regarded and talented Property Litigation team.