Job Description

About the Trust
We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?

Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.

Join Our Team: Property Litigation Paralegal
We’re excited to welcome a new Property Litigation Paralegal to join our Legal division.
Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.
Working Hours & Location
This role follows a 37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern. The position will be offered on a remote working basis, with an occasional requirement to attend our main hub spaces.

The Property Litigation Paralegal will support the legal team in the effective and efficient conduct of all property litigation related legal matters within the Trust.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supporting the legal team in the day-to-day conduct of the Trust’s property litigation matters.
• Assisting the Property Litigation Lawyers with the effective administration and case management of claims and disputes arising in relation to Trust property.
• Obtaining relevant property deeds and documents from internal sources and the Land Registry.
• Liaising with wider Trust colleagues to source and coordinate relevant case matter information.
• Record management and administration of case management software.
• Day to day management of the Land Registry Notices received by the Trust, including obtaining instructions from the internal client, liaising with applicants and/or their solicitors and the Land Registry.,
• Reviewing title documents, leases, licences, and other supporting documents to compile title summaries for the lawyers.
• Drafting of a variety of legal notices and client advice under supervision.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential:
• Experienced property litigation or property paralegal.
• Knowledge of basic land law and experience of reviewing title documents.
• Excellent attention to detail and good drafting skills.
• Have a proven track record of building and maintaining relationships both internally and externally.
• Collaborative and able to think creatively when solving problems.
• Excellent IT skills (e.g. case management software, Excel, Word, Land Registry portal).
• Comply with Canal & River Trust Health & Safety policy and defined standards, report incidents, accidents and near misses.
• To be aware of your own responsibilities regarding safeguarding and to support our commitment to providing safe environments and working practises that promote and protect the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk at all times.
Desirable:
• Experience in producing witness evidence and court bundles desirable.
• Knowledge of court system and litigation rules.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Contact & Application
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates.
What We Offer
In addition to your annual base salary of £30,500, we also offer a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1 (https://canalrivertrust.pagetiger.com/cqhhihy/1).

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Our values
We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.

We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We’ll work with you to make any necessary changes.

All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from applying under the scheme.

At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions – without exception - are made by our hiring managers.

Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.

Find out more about us on our website: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us