Property Litigation Paralegal

Harrison Drury; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Health benefits

Holiday entitlement

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Harrison-Drury in Preston is seeking a motivated Property Litigation Paralegal to join the respected Property Litigation team. You will support fee earners with file handling, court-related tasks, and regulatory compliance while developing your legal career in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates will have prior property or commercial litigation experience, excellent research and communication skills, and a proactive, organised approach to deadlines and priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in property litigation or commercial litigation.
• Experienced in administrative or paralegal roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities to manage priorities.
• Solid legal research skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own files and matters under supervision.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and client meetings; prepare notes and minutes.
• Liaise with Counsel, Courts and third parties.
• Handle file administration: opening, closing, archiving and billing.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and internal procedures.
• Monitor dates and progress matters efficiently.
• Prepare court bundles per CPR and directions.
• Assist fee earners with diary and meeting management.
• Handle new client enquiries by phone and email; support matter inception.
• Undertake legal research and draft correspondence and documents.
• Assist with legal updates, articles and website content.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Organisation

Litigation experience

Time management

Tools

SOS

Job description

Harrison-Drury is a market leading firm of solicitors with offices in Lancashire, Cumbria, and Staffordshire. We're delighted to be named one of the UK's Best Companies to Work For for the third year running, placing at number 40 in the Top 100 Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work For list. We also ranked 10th in the Best Companies to Work For in the Law sector, achievements that reflect our commitment to creating a supportive, people-focused workplace.

We are an employer of choice because we challenge the conventional law firm approach, focusing our energy on delivering outstanding results for our clients while attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Property Litigation Paralegal to join our highly regarded Property Litigation team in Preston. Recognised in The Legal 500 for its technical expertise, the team advises businesses and individuals across England and Wales on the full spectrum of contentious property matters, including landlord and tenant disputes, real estate litigation, property contract claims and professional negligence claims involving property professionals.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual looking to develop their legal career within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

The Role

Working closely with experienced Property Litigation lawyers, you will provide high-quality support to the team whilst undertaking your own fee-earning work.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own files and matters under appropriate supervision.
• Attending court hearings, mediations and client meetings, preparing detailed attendance notes and minutes.
• Liaising with Counsel, the Courts and other third parties.
• Managing all aspects of file administration, including matter opening, closing, archiving, billing and updating records.
• Ensuring files remain compliant with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
• Monitoring critical dates and progressing matters efficiently.
• Preparing court bundles in accordance with CPR requirements and case-specific directions.
• Assisting fee earners with diary and meeting management.
• Handling new client enquiries by telephone and email and supporting matter inception.
• Undertaking legal research.
• Drafting correspondence, court documents and other legal documentation.
• Assisting with legal updates, articles and website content.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and eager to develop their skills within a successful and growing team.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within property litigation or commercial litigation in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience in an administrative or paralegal role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Good legal research skills.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A positive attitude and a desire to learn and develop.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using SOS or a similar legal case management system.
• Familiarity with legal documentation in a contentious practice area.
• Experience of County Court and High Court proceedings.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an award-winning, people-focused firm.
• Work alongside recognised experts in the field.
• Enjoy a supportive culture that invests in staff development and wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing team.

Our Benefits

• Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review.
• Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Holiday entitlement that increases with length of service.
• Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year).
• Free conveyancing for the purchase or sale of your primary residence.
• Free individual or mirror Wills.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process.
• Regular social events, including our annual Christmas party and staff recognition awards.

If you're looking to join a progressive, ambitious and people-focused law firm where your contribution will be valued and your development supported, we'd love to hear from you.