Paralegal - Real Estate Litigation

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a paralegal to join its Real Estate Litigation team in London. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload, provide document support, and liaise with various parties involved in property issues. While no specific legal qualifications are mandatory, relevant experience or an interest in law is desirable. The firm offers a hybrid working policy, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• No specific legal qualification required, relevant experience or interest in law is needed.
• Interest in real estate and landlord/tenant law preferred.
• Strong ability to maintain accuracy and detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload under supervision from senior team members.
• Provide document support and management in real estate litigation.
• Liaise with courts, counsel, and third parties.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

IT skills

Education

LPC/SQE (desirable)

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Real Estate Litigation team deliver high-quality legal service and this role will involve supporting a busy team with a variety of work. The full scope of work is likely to change over time to include a range of residential and commercial property issues. Responsible for undertaking fee-earning work and providing a profitable contribution to the work of the department.

Responsibilities

• Project manage a caseload under supervision from senior members of the team
• Provide document support and management in the course of real estate litigation including organising, collating, reviewing and supplying court bundles
• Liaise with courts, counsel and other third parties
• Attend client and other meetings and produce accurate notes of such meetings and activity lists
• Ensure compliance with professional duties and the firm's internal procedures
• Active participation in business development initiatives
• Demonstrate required knowledge and keep up to date with developments in the law
• Assist in the billing process
• Participate in firm-wide and team-specific training sessions

Qualifications

• No specific legal qualification is required, but the candidate must be able to demonstrate some relevant experience or interest in the specific area of law. It is not essential but desirable that the candidate will have gained their LPC/SQE.
• Some interest in real estate and both commercial and residential landlord and tenant law, and fire safety post Grenfell would assist.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to develop strong relationships with clients and others in the sector.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
• Ideally, some experience in managing projects.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and flowcharts.
• A professional approach to work to ensure deadlines are met.
• The ability to support the team's work and a desire to gain experience to be able to run their own files as part of a larger team.
• To be able to keep calm under pressure and work well on a wide range of tasks simultaneously, organising work accordingly.
• To work well in a team and understand others' importance to that team, supporting senior and other team members.

Working Conditions

The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy allowing employees to work from home (or another UK location) for at least 50% of their time. Individuals can also apply for other flexible working options, either at the time of recruitment or during the course of their employment.

At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm's commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here.

Penningtons Manches Cooper is looking for a paralegal to join its Real Estate Litigation team in London.