Property Litigation Paralegal

Property Litigation Paralegal

Location: Manchester

Salary: £24,000 - £32,000

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. You'll 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 We're 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
• Proficient in case management systems and Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• 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
• LPC or equivalent qualification

Personal Attributes:

• 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: £24,000 - £32,000 (dependent on experience)
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package

Professional Development:

• 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
• Support for professional development and qualifications

Working Environment:

• 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 you'll 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 you're 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: lee.hawthorne--
Phone:

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.