Housing Disrepair Paralegal - potential for Training Contract

☞ SLS Solicitors Limited

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Oldham North West

Category: Education / Training

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Salary: £19,000 - £25,000 a year

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We are looking for an experienced Housing Disrepair paralegal/file handler to join our company in Greater Manchester. The right candidate will be managing their own caseload as well as assisting more senior fee earners on larger matters.

We are experiencing a period of growth and the successful candidate will hopefully be able to grow with the firm with real prospects of progression.

This position is most suited to Housing Disrepair paralegals/file handlers who have a proven track record and who are looking for a training contract. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to prove themselves and, on successful completion of a probationary period, will be offered a training contract.

The Role

The role will include:

· Managing caseload of Housing Disrepair claims, mostly at pre-litigation stage but with an opportunity to assist in litigation with senior members of the company.

· Drafting letters and preparing file notes.

· Drafting legal documents such as witness statements.

· Preparation for and attendance at court hearings.

· Legal research.

· Liaising with clients, other parties, surveyors and the court.

· Proofreading and checking documents for quality / consistency.

· Meeting targets and KPI’s, which are set to ensure all clients receive the best and most efficient service.

The ideal candidate:

· Experienced Housing Disrepair file handler with at least 12-18 months file handling experience.

· Have an excellent grasp of the housing disrepair pre-action protocol.

· Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

· Organised with effective time management skills to ensure deadlines and KPIs are met.

· Good communication skills.

· Excellent client care skills.

· Commercially aware.

· Confident with Word, Outlook and case management systems such as Proclaim.

· A positive and proactive attitude.

· Goal orientated with a strong desire to improve and succeed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £19,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Housing Disrepair file handling: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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