Eversheds Sutherland
Real Estate Litigation Paralegal
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Paralegal Opportunity – Litigation & Dispute Management Team
Eversheds Sutherland is a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep sector and niche experience, enabling us to deliver exceptional legal outcomes. Guided by our values of purpose and ambition, we create an environment where everyone can thrive. Whether you’re embarking on your career or have extensive experience, we’d love to help you find what’s next with us.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an ambitious Paralegal to join our Litigation & Dispute Management team based in Birmingham. This fully-onward-facing role provides the opportunity to support senior lawyers in delivering high-quality service across a range of Real Estate Litigation matters, helping clients navigate complex disputes from lease renewals to high-value portfolios.
The Team
Our Litigation team is internationally recognised:
- Featured in The Lawyer Global Top 50, Global Investigations Review (Top 100) and Global Arbitration Review (Top 30)
- Our Band 1 ranked (Legal 500 & Chambers) Real Estate Litigation team advises on all property-related disputes, from nationwide portfolio management to high-profile court battles, representing some of the world’s biggest names across projects, development and tenancy agreements.
Our team benefits from the full support of a progressive international firm, supplemented by an award-winning project management system, enabling seamless coordination and delivery for our clients.
The Role
As our Paralegal, you’ll play a crucial role in managing and delivering outcomes on a diverse range of commercial real estate-related disputes, including:
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Statutory Lease Renewals:
- Handling contentious aspects of Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 process, including the service of Section 25 & 26 notices and drafting court claims for renewal tenancies/rent orders.
- Supporting case management (admissions, CV submissions, evidence-gathering) and offering settlement intelligence (including Part 36 and Calderbank offer negotiation).
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Real Estate Exit Strategies:
- Preparing contractual & statutory Section 27 termination notices and managing resulting restrictions.
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Breach and Enforcement Claims:
- Assisting with tenant compliance disputes, including managing /rent arrears cases for breaches (e.g., covenant non-compliance or landlord issues).
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ClientInteraction:
- Extensive dialogue with clients, agents, and third parties (developers, financiers, asset managers) to ensure smooth execution of instructions and problem-solving.
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About the Role
This position is ideal for motivated team players with strong commercial awareness, a meticulous approach, and determination to deliver client excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced litigation practice, are passionate about real estate, and are willing to hit the ground running, this is an opportunity to shine in a supportive team with media-leading track record.
Key responsibilities:
- Respond to initial real estate disputes within tight deadlines, including drafting, filing, and managing both litigation & enforcement processes.
- Liaise with experts (surveyors, valeneurs) and witnesses to gather essential assessment reports and corroborative evidence.
- Highly flexible collaboration across internal and external teams.
- Uphold ethical transparency, confidentiality, and commitment to excellence in all matters.
The Requirements
- Ideal profile:
- Experience as a paralegal/legal clerk in a litigation or commercial real estate context. Roles in general commercial litigation will also be considered.
- Core attributes:
- Proactive “Can-do” attitude: A commitment to delivering added value in a team-based setting.
- Communication and Organisation: Exceptional writing & presentational skills with ability to prioritise workloads realistically.
- Adaptability: Dexterity in adjusting swiftly to changing priorities.
- Stakeholder Interaction: Comfortable advancing client instructions and addressing queries across business and community networks.
- Academics: Strong aptitude, evidenced by A-level grades at BB or equivalent.
- Soft skills:
- Strong problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail, and accuracy.
- Capacity to self-manage workloads while safeguarding deadlines.
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Why Join Us?
At Eversheds Sutherland, we offer a benefits philosophy that supports who you are—your development, performance, health, and contributions—as well as shaping a brighter world through pro bono and community engagement.
Key Benefits Include:
- Equitable Recognition & Reward:
- Fair promotion, performance-related bonuses, and rewards for aligning with our core values.
- Flexible Ways of Working:
- We support remote, hybrid, or on-site arrangements, across our full spectrum of roles.
- Health & Wellbeing:
- A holistic benefits package, including healthcare, dental, and wellness support.
- Personal & Professional Development:
- Structured training programs, mentorship, and career exposure (through international placements & cross-functional mobility).
- London Living Allowance (if applicable): For certain locations, including our Manchester offices.
Diversity & Inclusion
At the heart of our culture is the belief that diversity drives growth. Our inclusive foundations promote:
- Freedom to challenge & innovate. We recognise that cultural and social backgrounds enrich debate and problem-solving.
- Proactive initiatives (policy, accountability, and measurable progress) to build an intentionally ambitious and equitable culture.
This is further highlighted through our commitment to external diversity organisations, ensuring our aspirations align with wider community goals.
Flexible Work Arrangements
Flexibility is fundamental to enabling employees to thrive in our progressive, global firm. If flexible working arrangements are important to you, we encourage you to discuss this openly during recruitment discussions.
Candidate Support
We are committed to a transparent, fair, and respectful recruitment process. If you need adjustments or technical support during the application or interview process, please contact us directly.
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