Senior Property Paralegal

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Property Paralegal to join their supportive team in Manchester. This hybrid role involves providing legal advice and acting on behalf of landlords in residential possession cases. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience, excellent client care skills, and a methodical approach to work. Join a reputable firm that offers competitive salaries and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in residential possession work is essential.
• Experience of dealing with defended actions is desirable.
• Excellent presentation skills and methodical approach required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to private landlord and insurance clients.
• Act on behalf of clients in recovering possession of residential properties.
• Manage high volume work with tight turnaround times.

Skills

Excellent client care skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Self-confidence

Attention to detail

Education

Law Degree

LPC

CILEX qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Case management systems

Job description

Senior Property Paralegal - Hybrid
�� Manchester
�� Full-time
�� Competitive salary, depending on experience

We are a well-established, top 100 law firm based nationally around the UK, looking to expand our friendly and supportive property team with the addition of an experienced Senior Paralegal.

This role sits within the national residential litigation team as part of the sub-team specialising in residential possession work for landlords.
The candidate will provide legal advice to, and act on behalf of, private landlord and insurance clients in respect of recovering possession of residential properties let on assured shorthold tenancies, assured tenancies, rent act tenancies and common law tenancies.

What We're Looking For:

• At least 2 years' previous experience in residential possession work (ideally for landlords) is essential. The candidate will be expected to have detailed knowledge of the procedures and legal requirements for recovering possession of properties let on the types of tenancies set out above.
• Experience of dealing with defended actions to include disrepair claims is desirable but not essential.
• Law Degree, LPC or completed/working towards CILEX qualification would be preferable, but not essential provide the candidate has sufficient experience in residential possession work
• Excellent client care skills.
• Self-confidence and ability to demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to grasp things quickly and easily.
• Enthusiastic, energetic with a positive, can do attitude.
• Good working knowledge of various applications – word, excel, outlook, case management systems.
• Taking care and attention into all correspondence and documentation.
• Used to high volume work with tight turnaround times.
• Flexible with the ability to adapt to change, new practices and remain calm under pressure and find solutions.
• Excellent presentation skills reflected in their work.
• A methodical and organised approach with keen attention paid to every detail.
• Good organisational skills to ensure that the tasks are effectively scheduled within working time available, and that urgent work is completed and returned within the specified timescales.
• Friendly and helpful approach to dealing with queries.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to integrate within a team as well as working on one’s own initiative.
• Ability to deliver a quality service to both internal and external clients.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with a leading top 100 law firm
• Hybrid working for work / life balance
• Supportive, professional work environment
• Opportunities for career development within a reputable and growing firm

Interested in joining a friendly and forward-thinking leading legal team? Apply today!