Job Description
Role: Property Litigation ParalegalLocation: Leeds, West YorkshireSalary: £26,000Contract: Full time, permanent, hybridA long-established, full-service UK law firm with offices across England and Wales is seeking a Paralegal to join its Housing Management and Property Litigation team in Leeds. With over 350 employees nationwide, the firm advises a diverse client base including large corporate organisations, charities, housing associations, regulators, developers, landowners, investors, local authorities, and private individuals. The firm has experienced significant growth in recent years and continues to expand its national and international reach.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Housing Management and Property Litigation team. The successful candidate will support solicitors and senior fee earners while also developing responsibility for their own caseload. The team advises Registered Providers of Social Housing and private landlords on a wide range of housing management and property litigation matters. Experience in Housing Management or Property Litigation is desirable but not essential.
Key Responsibilities
The role will include (but is not limited to):
* Assisting solicitors and fee earners with the day-to-day management of files
* Drafting claim forms, pleadings, witness statements, and other court documentation
* Managing multiple deadlines across a varied caseload
* Preparing trial bundles and court documentation
* Liaising with courts to ensure documentation is filed and processed correctly
* Attending court to support counsel and fee earners
* Conducting advocacy in the County Court on routine matters (where appropriate)
* Responding to client and counsel enquiries
* Maintaining accurate and well-organised electronic and hard copy files
* Undertaking occasional site visits where required
* Meeting performance targets set by the line manager
* Complying with departmental procedures and regulatory requirements
The Team
The department is one of the largest specialist housing management and property litigation teams in England and Wales, comprising over 70 fee earners, including partners, solicitors, and paralegals. The team acts for more than 100 Registered Providers nationwide and is recognised for its expertise in housing management and property-related disputes.
Candidate Profile
Essential:
* Minimum 2:2 degree in Law (or equivalent qualification/conversion)
* Strong legal research and drafting skills
* Experience preparing court documents, including pleadings and witness statements
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills, including diary management
* Confident IT skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Clear and effective communication skills, including the ability to explain legal matters in plain English
* Strong attention to detail and methodical working style
* Ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
* Professional, calm, and client-focused approach
About CRA Consulting:
* CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
* For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.
How to Apply:
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