Housing Management Paralegal

Posted 25 June by Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
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£22,000 - £28,000 per annum
Birmingham , West Midlands
Permanent, full-time

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Posted by Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Housing Paralegal
Birmingham
£22,000 - £28,000

A fantastic, top 100 established Birmingham firm, known to us as a client for many years are keen to add an experienced Paralegal to their already impressive Housing team.
Based in well-equipped offices in an impressive setting, close to commuter links, the Paralegal will benefit from working with a cohesive team of Assistants, Fee Earners and Partners to deliver a high quality of a full range of Paralegal Duties in Birmingham. The role offers an enviable hybrid working option.

Duties and responsibilities of the Paralegal in Housing:
  • Supporting the Solicitors and Partners within the team with their caseload, but will also offer the opportunity to work independently on a number of varied tasks and matters in appropriate cases.
  • Drafting notices in line with client instructions
  • Drafting County Court claims including possession claims and injunction applications
  • Engaging with clients and witnesses and preparing witness evidence for court
  • Attending client meetings and assisting colleagues to provide advice on case strategy
  • Arranging service of documents on Defendants via process servers
  • Liaising with Counsel, opponents and the Courts
  • Preparing trial bundle indexes and bundles
  • Arranging case conferences, witness meetings and conferences with Counsel
  • Actively participate in meetings
Skills Required:
  • A genuine interest in social housing and housing law with prior experience in Property
  • Competent in all IT applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Strong attention to detail and a clear communication style (both written and verbal)
  • Good time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a range of tasks
  • Commitment to good customer service
  • Good empathy skills and the ability to deal with a range of different personality types when working with clients and witnesses
  • Commitment to meeting or exceeding personal targets
  • Willing to listen and learn
  • Good team player with a willingness to assist colleagues
  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic, committed and approachable
  • Ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure

The firm are offering 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a hybrid working arrangement to suit the candidate and a range of competitive benefits. If you are an experienced Paralegal, based in or near Birmingham, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to .

Reference: 52955254

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