Versende Ltd
Paralegal - Housing Management & Property Litigation
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Paralegal | Housing Management & Property Litigation | Leeds
Salary: £26,228
Location: Leeds | 3–4 days per week in the office
Process: 1-stage in-person interview + pre-interview assessment
We’re working with a highly regarded, national law firm to recruit a Paralegal into their Housing Management & Property Litigation team in Leeds.
This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to build real litigation experience within a specialist team advising Registered Providers, private landlords and property clients across England & Wales.
The Role
You’ll support Solicitors on a broad range of housing and property litigation matters, while also developing your own caseload.
Work will include:
- Possession proceedings (rent arrears, breach of tenancy, anti-social behaviour, unauthorised occupiers)
- Injunction proceedings
- Disrepair claims
- Leaseholder disputes including forfeiture
- Drafting claim forms, pleadings and witness statements
- Preparing trial bundles
- Liaising with the County Court
- Attending Court to assist Counsel and fee earners
- Conducting advocacy on routine matters
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This is a fast-paced role where organisation, attention to detail and confidence in court-facing work are essential.
About the Team
You’ll be joining one of the largest specialist Housing Management & Property Litigation teams in England & Wales, acting for over 100 Registered Providers alongside private organisations, developers, investors and local authorities.
It’s a well-structured environment with strong supervision and genuine development opportunities.
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What We’re Looking For
- Law degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent
- Strong drafting and legal research skills
- Excellent organisation and diary management
- Confident communicator who can deal with clients clearly and professionally
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure
- Experience in a similar role and/or knowledge of housing management is advantageous.
- LPC completed or in progress is beneficial but not essential.
Candidates will complete a short assessment before interview.
The interview process consists of one in-person stage.
If you're looking to build hands-on litigation experience in a specialist and growing area of law, this is a strong platform to develop your career.
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