"They have some very good lawyers. They are very smart, very business-focused and very aware"- Chambers & Partners
We have an opportunity for a Senior Paralegal to join our highly regarded Property Disputes team in Bristol, rated by Chambers & Partners as a national leader outside London.
This is a great opportunity to join a team who are seeing significant growth in work and a chance to build relationships with some fantastic clients whilst working in a collaborative team environment. You will be joining a successful firm with a collegiate and supportive culture, which makes it a rewarding place to work.
The practice
Our specialist Property Disputes lawyers excel in helping clients resolve all kinds of disputes ranging from all aspects of landlord and tenant to complex, highly technical development and cutting edge land rights disputes for telecom operators and energy clients. The team handles cases at all levels of the Court system, as well as before Tribunals and arbitration panels, in order to represent the interests of clients. The practice also provides advice on risk mitigation and management in the context of potential disputes and property related regulation.
We have a premier client base and support these clients on a range of market leading cases. Clients include Barratt Homes, Marks and Spencer, National Grid, Cornerstone and Vodafone.
This role will be to support on a number of clients across the team on various projects.
Find more about our practice using this link: https://www.osborneclarke.com/services/real-estate/property-litigation/
The team
Led by Leona Briggs who is rated in both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500, the team spans the Bristol and London offices; in Bristol we are currently comprised of 2 Partners, 1 Legal Director, 7 Associate Directors, 6 Senior Associates, 4 Associates, 2 Trainee Solicitors, a senior legal supervisor, 6 Paralegals and 2 Solicitor Apprentices. We work across office with our London colleagues as well.
This role will primarily be supporting Emily Van Schalkwyk and Leona Briggs, the Partners in the team.
Technical skills and experience
Due to the technical nature of the practice, evidence of having worked within a Property Litigation team in a similar role would be an advantage. Most importantly though you will have an interest in building your knowledge in this area and a willingness to learn as part of the team.
We are looking for somebody who enjoys variety, has a client-oriented approach, enjoys being part of a team and has a flair for solving problems. Good oral and written communication skills are also required.
As a guide, due to the nature of the work and the structure of the team, we are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Paralegal in this area, although we will consider candidates with more or less experience.
Your career development
Like all our lawyers, you will benefit from our multi-award winning career development programme. At each stage of your career this provides you with:
- clear expectations of your role and what it takes to progress;
- high quality clients and work, with early responsibility and client exposure;
- thorough assessment and individual feedback from a range of experienced colleagues;
- robust technical training with early skills based development, increasingly tailored to you; and
- reward for your contribution, progression and potential, rather than PQE or tenure.
Our recruitment process
We welcome direct applications for our opportunities - if you would like any further information about this role or the firm, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact, in complete confidence, Patrick Fermin Ryan on [email protected]
Please note we review and progress applications on a rolling basis. At Osborne Clarke we do not make any recruitment decisions using automated decision-making.
We are committed to providing an environment where you can perform to the best of your abilities at every stage of your recruitment experience and beyond. If you require any adjustments to be made during the application stage, interview process, or when working with us, please let us know in confidence.