Paralegal, Property Disputes

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East, our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw, which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate, and Private Wealth. We've always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different, and we believe it is our people that make us unique. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a responsible and sustainable way, guided by the principles of ESG firmwide. The opportunity We provide a fully integrated and dedicated property dispute resolution service for our clients; working closely with our national real estate, projects, construction, and litigation teams. Our practice has extensive experience acting for private and public sector clients on a wide range of contentious property matters. Our clients typically include institutional investors, developers, corporate occupiers, public sector organisations, and management companies who value pragmatic legal advice delivered in a commercial manner and tailored to their objectives. While the main focus of the team's work is commercial property litigation, we also handle residential property disputes, especially in the investment and management company arenas. When an early commercial outcome is not possible, we pursue or defend proceedings in the High Court, County Court, and First-tier Tribunal, and regularly engage in all forms of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. We have a growing real estate litigation practice in the regions, particularly in Birmingham, where we are focusing on growing our Midlands client base while also acting for a number of our national and London-based clients. What you will be doing Progressing and managing cases that proceed to trial by complying with Court directions such as disclosure and instructing Counsel; Negotiating settlements with opposing parties; Advising clients on cases and the merits of a case; Meeting clients; Drafting witness statements; Preparing bundles for court; Conducting legal research; Providing support to the wider team; Actively participating in business development initiatives and maintaining good client relationships. What you will need The firm has a competency framework for paralegals, and for this role, we require: Good academic record is essential; Strong technical and organisational skills; Client focus; Drive and enthusiasm; Team-based approach; Ability to work to deadlines; Good interpersonal, presenting, and client-facing skills; Experience of litigation matters, ideally in property; An interest in marketing; An ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision – a self-starter. Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity, and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of ethnicity, gender (including trans and non-binary), race, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team at

recruit@trowers.com . As part of our firm recruitment policy, our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications, and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.

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