Property Litigation Paralegal

McKinlay Law; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Central London is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Paralegal to manage various property disputes. The successful candidate will have a background in property litigation, handling their own files under supervision, and will be responsible for legal document preparation, client interactions, and court liaising. This role offers up to £30,000 in salary and a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in property litigation managing own cases.
• Proactive and positive attitude required.
• Ability to draft court-related documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare court bundles and issue proceedings.
• Draft legal and court documents.
• Liaise extensively with courts and clients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Client management skills

Legal research

Job description

Job Overview

Fantastic opportunity for a paralegal with a background in property litigation to join a leading team, well-known for their property disputes work.

They are looking for a paralegal to handle and run their own files (under supervision) and this highly-regarded team act on a wide range of property disputes including leasehold disputes, boundary disputes, neighbour disputes, possession claims, service charge recovery and disrepair claims.

Responsibilities

A selection of day-to-day duties will include:

• Preparing court bundles and issuing proceedings
• Taking instructions from clients
• Drafting legal documents, court documents, correspondence and witness statements
• Undertaking legal research
• Attending meetings with fee earners, counsel, clients and third parties
• Extensive liaising with the courts, navigating the court process and considering options for the client
• Entering negotiations
• Diarising and monitoring key dates and ensuring the meeting of deadlines

Requirements

It is essential that you have at least 6 months’ experience in property litigation running your own cases as well as excellent communication and client skills and a proactive, positive manner.

This is an ideal role for a paralegal to take on more responsibility in a fee earning role. Supportive, progressive firm with a friendly and team-orientated culture.

Job Title: Property Litigation Paralegal

Salary: to £30,000

Location: Central London