Dynamic Housing & Property Litigation Paralegal

Recruit So Simple Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit So Simple Ltd in Birmingham is recruiting a Paralegal to support the Housing Management team in housing management and property litigation. You will work alongside solicitors on possession claims, disrepair, leases, and forfeitures, drafting court documents and preparing bundles for County Court proceedings.

The role involves handling deadlines, liaising with courts, attending hearings to support counsel, and occasional site visits. Prior litigation exposure is helpful; LPC/SQE desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing/property litigation is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of CPR required.
• Strong drafting and legal research skills expected.
• Excellent organisation and ability to handle heavy workload and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Run own matters alongside solicitors: possession claims, injunctions, disrepair, leaseholder and forfeiture claims.
• Draft claim forms, pleadings and witness statements for the County Court.
• Manage multiple deadlines, prepare trial bundles, liaise with courts.
• Attend court to support barristers and fee earners, and conduct routine advocacy.
• Occasional site visits as needed.

Skills

Drafting and legal research

CPR knowledge

Time management

Advocacy on routine matters

Organisational skills

Education

Degree level education

LPC/SQE desirable

Job description

Recruit So Simple Ltd in Birmingham is recruiting a Paralegal to support the Housing Management team in housing management and property litigation. You will work alongside solicitors on possession claims, disrepair, leases, and forfeitures, drafting court documents and preparing bundles for County Court proceedings.

The role involves handling deadlines, liaising with courts, attending hearings to support counsel, and occasional site visits. Prior litigation exposure is helpful; LPC/SQE desirable.