Housing Litigation and Property Litigation Paralegal

We're working with a highly regarded national law firm looking to recruit a Paralegal to join its established Housing Management & Property Litigation team in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal looking to develop their career within housing management and property litigation, supporting solicitors and building their own caseload. The team acts for a broad range of Registered Providers, private landlords and other organisations across England & Wales, providing exposure to a varied and high-quality caseload.

You'll be supporting matters including:

• Possession proceedings relating to rent arrears, tenancy breaches, anti-social behaviour and unauthorised occupiers
• Injunction proceedings and disrepair claims
• Claims against leaseholders, including forfeiture
• Drafting claim forms, pleadings and witness statements
• Preparing trial bundles, liaising with the County Court and attending hearings

You'll work alongside experienced solicitors within one of the largest Housing Management & Property Litigation teams in England & Wales, gaining valuable exposure to a broad range of housing matters while developing your technical, advocacy and client-facing skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum 2:2 degree or equivalent in Law or a relevant subject.
• Previous experience in Housing Management or Property Litigation is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong legal research, drafting and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive, confident and client-focused, with the ability to manage a busy workload and work to tight deadlines.

The role offers the opportunity to join a highly regarded national firm and established team, with excellent exposure to high-quality housing litigation work, the chance to build your own caseload and develop advocacy experience, and strong opportunities for professional development and career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.

If you're looking to develop your career within Housing Management & Property Litigation and gain exposure to a broad range of contentious housing work, I'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Danica Whiting or click apply today.

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