Senior paralegal

Brandon James Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm seeks a Senior Paralegal to join its property litigation team in Manchester, specializing in residential possession claims. This role offers exposure to high-profile clients and a diverse caseload, alongside opportunities for professional development within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus option to purchase up to 8 more

Pension with employer contributions up to 5.5%

Life assurance up to 8x salary

Private health and dental care options

Staff referral bonus

Retail discounts

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Experience in residential possession work, ideally for landlords.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume caseloads within tight timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and manage possession cases for private landlords.
• Draft and issue court proceedings, instruct counsel, and manage correspondence.

Skills

Client care

Written communication

Organisational skills

Knowledge of legal procedures

Knowledge of housing legislation

Education

Law degree

LPC or CILEX qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

A leading UK law firm with a strong reputation in real estate disputes is looking for a Senior Paralegal to join its nationally recognised property litigation team, based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of one of the largest property litigation practices in the UK, advising a diverse and high-profile client base including private landlords, developers, local authorities, and national retail groups.

The successful Senior Paralegal will join the residential litigation sub-team, specialising in residential possession claims. The role offers a fast-paced, high-quality caseload with strong opportunities for personal and professional development within a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

The Senior Paralegal’s role

The Senior Paralegal will be responsible for providing legal advice and managing possession cases for private landlords and insurance clients. These cases typically involve assured shorthold tenancies, assured tenancies, Rent Act tenancies, and common law tenancies. Responsibilities will include drafting and issuing court proceedings, instructing counsel, liaising with clients, and managing correspondence efficiently and professionally.

The role also offers the opportunity to support with defended matters such as disrepair claims, subject to experience.

The Senior Paralegal

To be considered for the Senior Paralegal role, you would ideally have:

• Experience in residential possession work, ideally acting for landlords
• Strong knowledge of relevant legal procedures and housing legislation
• A Law degree, LPC or progressing/completed CILEX qualification (preferred but not essential)
• Proven ability to manage high-volume caseloads within tight timeframes
• Excellent client care, written communication, and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

In Return?

• Salary between £30,000 – £40,000
• 25 days holiday plus the option to purchase up to 8 more
• Pension with employer contributions up to 5.5%
• Life assurance up to 8x salary
• Private health and dental care options (including child discounts)
• Staff referral bonus and retail discounts
• Hybrid working and flexible patterns where business needs allow

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Paralegal to specialise in property litigation within a firm known for excellence, support, and long-term progression.