Paralegal / Senior Paralegal, Real Estate Disputes

Brodies LLP is a prominent UK law firm headquartered in Scotland, that provides expert advice to UK and international clients.

We have the capability and expertise to deliver mandates with global reach, uniting specialist perspectives from across our firm to offer bespoke legal solutions and advice, resulting in impactful outcomes for our clients.

With offices in London, Leeds, and throughout Scotland, we are dedicated to driving innovation in the legal sector, leveraging new technologies and forward-thinking strategies to deliver exceptional value and efficiency for our clients.

Our contract with our people underlines our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, prioritising the wellbeing and development of our colleagues to ensure they thrive both personally and professionally.

We are also deeply committed to making a positive impact in the communities in which we live and work. Through our pro bono work, charitable activities, and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion, we strive to contribute meaningfully to society.

JOB TITLE

Paralegal / Senior Paralegal, Real Estate Disputes

REPORTING TO

Lisa Stratford, Legal Director, Real Estate Disputes.

Based in our Leeds, Glasgow or Edinburgh office.

JOB PURPOSE

We're looking for a Paralegal or a Senior Paralegal to join our growing Real Estate Disputes team, supporting a high-quality portfolio of work across England & Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to work in a close-knit team and develop specialist expertise at the intersection of property and litigation, working alongside experienced lawyers on a varied caseload and gaining exposure to complex and commercially important matters.

You'll be involved in a broad range of real estate disputes, working with clients to resolve issues effectively and commercially. The role offers plenty of opportunity to develop your technical knowledge, take on responsibility and build a strong foundation for a career in real estate disputes.
The team is recognised in Legal500 and Chambers rankings in Yorkshire, as being trusted by clients for protest law and injunctions, expertise in dilapidations, building safety matters, telecoms-related work and party wall disputes. As well as being recognised for work in the development sector, landlord and tenant disputes, nuisance claims, and property-related insolvency matters.

CORE TASKS

You'll support the team across a varied range of matters, which may include:

• Assist legal colleagues with a broad range of property litigation matters, including disputes relating to commercial property, dilapidations, nuisance, trespass, possession actions and enforcement proceedings.
• Manage routine aspects of landlord and tenant work, including opposed and unopposed lease renewal proceedings under Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, preparing notices, court documentation and supporting case management activities.
• Take ownership of an allocated caseload, ensuring compliance with court timetables, procedural requirements and client service standards.
• Draft correspondence, witness statements, court forms and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries of relevant legislation, case law and procedural developments.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, experts, courts, surveyors and other third parties.
• Assist with disclosure exercises, document review and evidence management.
• Utilise legal technology, case management systems and document automation tools to manage workloads efficiently and support the effective progression of matters.
• Leverage AI and other legal technology solutions to assist with legal research, document review, matter management and process improvement, while maintaining appropriate professional and regulatory standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and client service through the effective use of legal technology and innovative working practices.
• Maintain accurate electronic matter files and ensure data is recorded and managed in accordance with firm policies and procedures.

Be aware of Brodies' information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Previous paralegal experience, preferably within real estate disputes, or commercial litigation or transactional real estate.
• Civil litigation and CPR knowledge.
• Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and dilapidations experience highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to analyse complex information and identify key issues.
• A proactive and positive approach to work, and the ability to use initiative to drive matters forward.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• A genuine interest in real estate and dispute resolution.
• A commercial mindset and a focus on delivering excellent client service.
• Previous experience specifically in Real Estate Disputes would be advantageous, but we are also interested in candidates with a strong real estate or commercial litigation background who are looking to develop their expertise in this specialist area.

SKILLS

You will be able to:

• Take the initiative and have a proactive approach to progressing matters and improving performance.
• Organise and prioritise work to manage competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Use legal knowledge, research skills and sound judgement to solve practical problems and support client objectives.
• Understand the commercial objectives of clients and the firm, delivering work efficiently and adding value wherever possible.
• Build effective working relationships through professional conduct, clear communication and strong interpersonal skills.