Real Estate Disputes Paralegal

Overview

Launched in 2010, our well-established, high performing and busy Transaction Services Team (TST) help Addleshaw Goddard deliver a world class service to its clients. We were the first team of its kind in the UK, and continue to innovate by delivering work in the most efficient way, saving our clients time and money. We are now one of the Firm's biggest divisions, with our team being made up of apprentices, paralegals, managers and solicitors.

Our team members focus on tasks that are found in a wide variety of legal assignments but which do not necessarily need to be done by qualified lawyers, including process elements of transactional, advisory and contentious work. We are supported by the use of technology and play a key role in enabling Addleshaw Goddard to respond to client demand for more innovative and better value services.

• Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Lease renewals – This work involves the management of key statutory and Court deadlines and providing strategic advice to clients. It is client facing work taking instructions, surrounding agreement and documentation of statutory extension agreements. It also involves communication with the Courts, drafting claim forms, agreeing Court directions with adverse parties, drafting witness statements, drafting and filing of consent orders and other Court forms.
• Asset management work – This work involves day to day asset management work for large investor clients including the issuing of tenancy at will letters, arrears recovery, forfeiture notices, torts notices, service of dilapidations schedules and drafting settlement agreements.
• Ad-hoc – Work can come through from Manchester and London offices which is generally to support on larger tasks or urgent work. Other ad hoc tasks can include bundling for Court hearings and Trials, including assistance with drafting witness statements and claim forms, in relation to trespass and possession proceedings.

• a high level of attention to detail
• effective personal, organisational and time management skills, and the ability to juggle multiple demands
• strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating an ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels
• a positive, enthusiastic and proactive approach to work
• a strong work ethic and a desire to develop and succeed
• the ability to work to tight timescales with a sense of urgency
• common sense, commerciality and the ability to exercise sound judgment

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

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