Paralegal – Housing & Regeneration (Hybrid)

Capsticks LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Capsticks LLP in Manchester/ Winchester offers a hybrid role supporting a partner and solicitors with casework, drafting documents, and client liaison. You will contribute to land registry tasks, SDLT returns, and general administration, with supervision and training provided.

Ideal candidates hold a 2:1 degree, preferably LPC/BVC, and show strong IT, communication, and deadline management skills. You will work within a supportive team culture and develop professional skills.

Qualifications

• A 2:1 undergraduate degree.
• Ideally an LPC or BVC qualification (LPC would be preferred but is not essential)
• Strong IT skills;
• Ability to adhere to and manage deadlines;
• Strong written skills;
• Good administration skills; and
• Excellent communication skills;

Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners;
• Working to a chargeable hours target;
• General case management;
• Drafting general correspondence and documents;
• Preparing and drafting reports to the client;
• Liaison with clients and analysing evidence received in order to advise the client;
• Carrying out Land Registry searches;
• Submitting SDLT returns;
• Proof reading documents;
• Undertaking research;
• Administrative tasks such as invoicing;
• Supervision, support and relevant training will be provided although the successful applicant will also be encouraged, where appropriate, to use their own initiative.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Deadline management

Strong written skills

Good administration

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

2:1 undergraduate degree

LPC or BVC qualification

Job description

Capsticks LLP in Manchester/ Winchester offers a hybrid role supporting a partner and solicitors with casework, drafting documents, and client liaison. You will contribute to land registry tasks, SDLT returns, and general administration, with supervision and training provided.

Ideal candidates hold a 2:1 degree, preferably LPC/BVC, and show strong IT, communication, and deadline management skills. You will work within a supportive team culture and develop professional skills.