Paralegal / Litigation Executive - Property & Liability

The role

Clyde & Co is seeking a Paralegal / Litigation Executive for their Property & Liability team in Manchester. This role is for an individual with previous legal experience in property and liability matters to assist with a caseload of claims, including negotiating settlements and assessing damages.

What you'll do

• Draft, review, and prepare legal documents including contracts, leases, deeds, purchase agreements, and liability waivers
• Conduct title searches and review property records to identify liens, easements, or encumbrances
• Assist with due diligence for property transactions, including gathering and organizing relevant documentation
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, insurers, and other stakeholders to coordinate information and progress matters efficiently
• Manage case files and ensure all property and liability matters are accurately documented and updated
• Conduct legal research on property law, liability issues, zoning regulations, and compliance requirements
• Support litigation preparation in property disputes and liability claims, including drafting pleadings, witness statements, and evidence bundles
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filing of documents with courts, registries, or regulatory bodies
• Prepare reports and summaries for solicitors on case developments, risk assessments, and potential legal implications
• Assist with a caseload of Property & Liability cases
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of our client
• Provide advice and assessing/reviewing damages
• Assist the team with the more complex property damage claims

What we're looking for