Property Litigation Paralegal

DA Solutions, The Law Support Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

DA Solutions, The Law Support Group is partnering with a highly regarded law firm to recruit a Paralegal for their Property Litigation team in Leeds. This hybrid role requires three days in the Leeds office and two days remote, offering exposure to a broad range of property disputes.

The successful candidate will support solicitors, manage their own caseload, and develop drafting and advocacy skills in county court on routine matters.

Qualifications

• Law degree (or equivalent) with previous litigation/dispute resolution experience, preferably in property law.
• Strong drafting skills with the ability to prepare pleadings and witness statements.
• First-class organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare claim forms, pleadings, and witness statements.
• Prepare trial bundles and attend court to assist barristers.
• Conduct advocacy in county court for routine matters.

Skills

Drafting skills

Litigation experience

Property law knowledge

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

We are partnering with a highly regarded law firm that is seeking a Paralegal to join their Property Litigation team. This is a hybrid role, requiring three days per week in the Leeds office and two days working remotely.

The successful candidate will support solicitors while also building their own caseload. This role offers exposure to a broad range of property litigation matters, including:

• Breach of tenancy
• Anti-social behaviour and unauthorised occupiers
• Claims against leaseholders, including forfeiture

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and prepare claim forms, pleadings, and witness statements.
• Prepare trial bundles and attend court to assist barristers.
• Conduct advocacy in county court for routine matters.

Ideal Candidate:

• Law degree (or equivalent) with previous litigation/dispute resolution experience, preferably in property law.
• Strong drafting skills with the ability to prepare pleadings and witness statements.
• First-class organisational and communication skills.