At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team handling diverse housing and property litigation cases.
- Company: Reputable law firm in London with a focus on housing management.
- Benefits: Gain valuable court experience and build your own caseload.
- Other info: Inclusive environment supporting diverse candidates and career growth.
- Why this job: Develop your legal career while making a real impact in housing law.
- Qualifications: 2:2 degree or above, strong legal research skills, and proactive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join a highly regarded and specialist Housing Management and Property Litigation team in London. This is an ideal opportunity for a paralegal looking to develop their career within a large, experienced team, working closely with Solicitors and building their own caseload across a varied range of housing and property litigation matters.
The Opportunity:
- You'll work with a broad client base including Registered Providers, private landlords, local authorities, developers and other organisations, gaining exposure to a wide range of housing management and property litigation work.
- Your workload is likely to include:
- Possession proceedings relating to rent arrears, breach of tenancy, anti-social behaviour and unauthorised occupiers
- Injunction proceedings and disrepair claims
- Claims involving leaseholders, including forfeiture
- Drafting claim forms, pleadings and witness statements
- Preparing trial bundles and managing court paperwork
- Liaising with Courts, Barristers, clients and other fee earners
- Attending Court to support Barristers and Solicitors
- Conducting routine County Court advocacy
- Managing a busy caseload with multiple deadlines
- Building and developing your own caseload with support from experienced Solicitors
About You:
- Have a 2:2 degree or above
- Have strong legal research and drafting skills
- Ideally have completed the LPC or be studying it part-time
- Have experience preparing pleadings and witness statements
- Have excellent organisation, time management and attention to detail
- Are confident dealing with clients and communicating clearly in plain English
- Can manage a high-volume workload and work to tight deadlines
- Are proactive, resilient and able to work with limited supervision
- Ideally have experience with Registered Providers, private landlords or the County Court, although this isn't essential
Interested? If you're a Paralegal looking to develop your career within a high-quality Housing and Property Litigation team, with the opportunity to build your own caseload and gain valuable Court experience, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion or to find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch today.
Housing Management and Property Litigation Paralegal in London employer: Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice
Sellick Partnership is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and promotes employee growth. With flexible working arrangements and competitive rates, this role as a Locum Family Solicitor in Norwich provides a unique opportunity to balance professional development with personal commitments, making it an ideal choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice Recruitment Team
