Job Description
Housing Paralegal
We are a renowned multiservice law firm committed to access for justice. Our lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties and human rights. We are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm who are currently recruiting a Paralegal to join our East Dulwich Office.
This is a full-time position with the successful candidate being part of a dynamic and growing team. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to fee earners, to include:
* Providing the highest level of client care in the management of client matters
* Building relationships with internal and external parties
* Ensuring that files are managed effectively, meeting set deadlines, complying with precedents, creating letters or documents on the case management system
* Attending clients and completing public funding applications
* Sorting, labelling and indexing large volumes of documents
* Liaising with local authorities, housing associations and medical professionals to request/receive documents
* Assisting with the preparation of hearing bundles
* Attending and taking notes of internal and client meetings
* Ad hoc duties and other related duties as required
About you:
1. Committed to access to justice and representing vulnerable clien...