Property Litigation Paralegal

Career Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Senior Paralegal – Property Litigation

Manchester | Up to £34,500 | Full-Time, Permanent

An established and well-respected UK law firm is looking to add a Senior Paralegal to its Property Litigation team, focusing on residential possession work for landlords.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong experience in housing litigation who is ready to take ownership of a high-volume caseload and work with major clients across the private landlord and insurance sectors.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Acting on behalf of private landlords and insurance clients
• Managing cases involving assured shorthold, assured, Rent Act, and common law tenancies
• Handling all aspects of residential possession proceedings, from initial instruction through to court representation
• Advising clients on procedures and legal requirements for recovering possession
• Liaising with courts, clients, and third parties in a professional and efficient manner

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential possession work (landlord side)
• Sound knowledge of possession proceedings and tenancy law
• Experience in handling high-volume caseloads
• A Law Degree, LPC, or CILEX qualification (or working towards it) is preferred but not essential with relevant experience
• Excellent client care, organisation, and time management skills
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Bonus If You Have:

• Experience handling defended actions or disrepair claims

You’ll be joining a supportive and ambitious legal team that values professionalism, precision, and practical problem-solving. This is a great move for someone looking to grow their career in a national firm with a strong presence in real estate litigation.

Apply today for immediate consideration.