Paralegal - Real Estate Litigation in London

Penningtons Manches Cooper is looking for a paralegal to join its team in London. The Property Litigation team delivers a high-quality legal service and this role will involve supporting a busy team acting largely for one client. The full scope of work will include being supervised by various solicitors in the team in respect of handling two separate workstreams:

• The day-to-day management of disrepair claims in line with the relevant pre-action protocol, dealing with court proceedings and enforcement action.
• The day-to-day management of residential repossession claims based on unpaid rent, anti-social behaviour and other breaches of tenancy.

The role will also involve managing a large caseload with a lot of client contact and corresponding with other firms of solicitors and third parties such as the courts, experts, counsel's clerks and counsel. Responsible for undertaking fee-earning work and providing a profitable contribution to the work of the department. The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy allowing employees to work from home (or another UK location) for up to 50% of their time. Individuals can also apply for other flexible working options, either at the time of recruitment or during the course of their employment.

Responsibilities

• Project manage a large caseload under supervision from senior members of the team.
• Provide document support and management in the course of real estate litigation including organising, collating, reviewing and supplying court bundles.
• Liaising with courts, counsel and other third parties.
• Attending client and other meetings and producing accurate notes of such meetings and activity lists.
• Ensure compliance with professional duties and the firm's internal procedures.
• Active participation in business development initiatives.
• To demonstrate required knowledge and keep up to date with developments in the law.
• To assist in the billing process.
• Participate in firm-wide and team-specific training sessions.

Essential & Desirable Criteria

• No specific legal qualification is required but the candidate must be able to demonstrate some relevant experience or interest in the specific area of law.
• Candidates with previous Real Estate Litigation experience would be preferable but candidates who show interest in real estate residential landlord and tenant law will also be considered.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to develop strong relationships with clients and others in the sector.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
• Ideally, some experience in managing projects.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and flowcharts.
• A professional approach to work to ensure deadlines are met.
• The ability to support the team's work and a desire to gain experience to be able to run their own files as part of a larger team.
• To be able to keep calm under pressure.
• To work well on a wide range of tasks simultaneously and be able to organise work accordingly.
• To be able to work well in a team and understand others' importance to that team.
• To support senior and other team members.

At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity.