Housing Disrepair Paralegal

Job ID: JRE2002

Salary: £25000-£30000 per year

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Job Description:

James Ray Recruitment are working with a law firm based in Manchester, seeking a Paralegal to join their Housing Disrepair team.

Ideally the successful candidate will have a minimum of 12 months housing disrepair experience. Tenacity, ability and enthusiasm are key attributes in helping to get the best results for the firm’s clients. The role requires management of your own caseload of pre and post-issue Housing Disrepair claims.

Key Duties:

• Managing a caseload of Housing Disrepair claims from cradle to grave

• Conducting thorough legal research and providing sound legal advice to clients

• Preparing and drafting legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements

• Negotiating settlements and representing clients in court when necessary

• Working in a target driven, fast paced environment

• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the successful outcome of cases.

• Keeping up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations

 

Person Specification

• Proven track record of handling a caseload of housing disrepair claims

• Genuine tenacity.

• Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.

• Excellent client care ability, with a passion for achieving the best possible outcome for our clients.

• Previous exposure of Proclaim case management system advantageous.

Benefits:

• 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation.

• 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days, plus public/bank holidays.

• Extra day’s holiday for your birthday after 2 years’ service

• 3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service

• Private medical insurance after 2 years’ service.

• Enhanced Maternity leave payment if you have over 1 year’s tenure, further enhanced at over 4 years’ service.

• Death in service

• 24/7 onsite Gym access

• Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more

• Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.

To Apply For This Role:

Email your CV and cover letter to admin@jamesrayrec.com

To Apply For This Role:

Email your CV and cover letter to admin@jamesrayrec.com