Paralegal – Commercial Property Litigation in Leeds

Paralegal – Commercial Property Litigation

Property Litigation, Leeds

Main information

Intermediate

Term type: Permanent

Team: Property Litigation

Location: Leeds

The role

This role sits within Shoosmiths’ national Commercial Property Litigation team, supporting a wide range of clients including developers, landlords, tenants, and corporate occupiers.

The successful candidate will assist in delivering high-quality legal services in relation to commercial property disputes, including:

• Lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
• Break notices and forfeiture
• Dilapidations and service charge disputes
• Recovery of rent and other arrears
• Easement and restrictive covenant disputes
• Property-related insolvency matters

You will work closely with solicitors and partners across the team, managing your own caseload and supporting larger matters, with opportunities to develop client relationships and contribute to business development.

The team

Shoosmiths’ Property Litigation team is one of the largest and most respected in the UK, known for its depth of expertise and commercial approach.

The team acts for household names in retail, leisure, and real estate investment, as well as public sector bodies and developers.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking group that values innovation, client service, and professional growth.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in commercial property litigation or general property litigation preferred
• Law Degree, LPC, or CILEX qualification (completed or in progress) preferred
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• A proactive, positive, and adaptable approach to work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

The firm

Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.

We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well‑being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Nina Marshall atnina.marshall@shoosmiths.com .