Senior Paralegal - Property Litigation

Residential Possession Senior Paralegal
Manchester / Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive, DOE
A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Residential Possession Senior Paralegal to join their well-established and growing Residential Litigation team. This role sits within a specialist sub-team focused on possession proceedings on behalf of landlords. If you have a passion for landlord and tenant law, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with reputable clients across the private landlord and insurance sectors.

The Role:
You will provide specialist legal advice and support to landlords in possession matters, dealing with a variety of tenancy types. As a key member of the team, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Acting for private landlords and insurer clients in possession proceedings under assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs), assured tenancies, Rent Act tenancies, and common law tenancies.
• Advising clients on the correct legal procedures for recovering possession and ensuring compliance with pre-action protocols.
• Drafting and issuing court proceedings and managing cases through to eviction.
• Handling a high-volume caseload, prioritising urgent matters, and delivering effective solutions in tight timescales.
• Liaising with clients, court staff, and third parties in a professional and timely manner.
• Opportunity to assist with defended claims, including disrepair and unlawful eviction counterclaims, depending on experience.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience handling residential possession claims, ideally representing landlords.
• In-depth knowledge of the legal and procedural framework around recovering possession of residential property.
• Experience with defended actions, disrepair claims, or housing litigation is beneficial but not essential.
• Law Degree, LPC or working towards CILEX qualification is preferred, though equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to draft high-quality correspondence and legal documents.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and the ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A client-focused mindset, delivering excellent service with professionalism and empathy.
• A collaborative attitude, willing to support colleagues and adapt to evolving team needs.

If you're a driven possession specialist looking for your next career move, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today, or send your CV to . For a confidential conversation, call .