Property Litigation Paralegal

Sue Ross Recruitment Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local, award-winning firm in the UK is seeking a motivated Property Litigation Paralegal to join their team. The role involves assisting with various property litigation matters, drafting legal documents, and supporting court processes. Ideal candidates possess strong organisational and communication skills, with a commitment to providing first-class client service. This is a great opportunity to develop specialist experience in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, commercial approach to case management.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering a first-class client experience.
• A collaborative team player who can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a broad range of property litigation matters.
• Draft legal documents such as letters of claim and court forms.
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefing notes for fee earners.
• Support court processes and liaise with courts and other parties.
• Attend client meetings and produce accurate attendance notes.
• Maintain well-organised case files and assist with billing.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Client management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Sue Ross Legal are working on behalf of our client, a local, award-winning firm, to recruit a Property Litigation Paralegal to join their team.

Join our Clients Property Litigation team and play a key role in supporting a varied caseload of contentious property matters from start to finish. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated paralegal to develop specialist experience while delivering exceptional client service.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with a broad range of property litigation matters, including landlord and tenant disputes, possession claims, rent arrears, lease issues, boundary disputes, dilapidations, trespass, and adverse possession.
• Draft legal documents such as letters of claim, court forms, applications, witness statement drafts, chronologies, and case summaries.
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefing notes for fee earners.
• Support court processes: issuing claims, preparing bundles, monitoring deadlines, and liaising with courts, counsel, and process servers.
• Act as a point of contact for clients, providing updates and gathering information, while also liaising with opponents and third parties.
• Attend client meetings and produce accurate attendance notes.
• Maintain compliant and well‑organised case files, assist with billing and time recording, and support administrative tasks including file opening and conflict checks.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, commercial approach to case management.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering a first‑class client experience.
• A collaborative team player who can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

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