L&T Litigation Paralegal

Edwards Legal Recruitment LP; Wealden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Sussex is seeking a Litigation Paralegal, Fee Earner, or NQ Solicitor. The role involves handling residential property litigation, focusing on work for landlords, including rent recovery, possession cases, and lease disputes. This full-time position offers generous salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Generous salary

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Some previous experience with L&T or Property Litigation preferred.
• Experience in Personal Injury claims or Debt Recovery could be considered.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Handle drafting and comply with court directions.
• Issue possession claims and produce instructions to advocates.
• Update Case Management information spreadsheets.

Skills

Landlord and Tenant legislation

Litigation

Drafting

Client correspondence

Education

NQ Solicitor or equivalent legal qualification

Job description

Are you a Litigation Paralegal, Fee Earner or NQ Solicitor looking to develop your legal career in L&T work?

Our client is a specialist Landlord & Tenant practice based in Sussex seeking an additional member to join the team of 3 lawyers and 4 case handlers.

You will be joining the firms Landlord and Tenant department dealing with residential property litigation work acting mainly for landlords which includes Rent/Service Charge recovery work, Possession cases and Lease disputes. This includes accelerated possession matters, but can extend to defended proceedings, together with advice on relevant landlord and tenant legislation.

• Dealing with appropriate drafting and comply with court directions and orders.

• Corresponding with clients and other parties (Defendant/court/other solicitors/managing agents) as directed. Issuing possession claims on possession claims online system, complete paper applications for the court including manual possession applications, accelerated applications and warrant applications Producing instructions to advocates and counsel Producing notices seeking possessions Update Case Management information spreadsheets

Clients range from private landlords with a single property to large managing agents and insurance companies.

Some previous experience with L&T or Property Litigation work would be preferred, however experience within Personal Injury claims, Debt Recovery or general Civil Litigation will also be considered for this position as some training can be provided.

Position is full–time and office based 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Generous salary and career progression on offer.