Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a temporary Paralegal to join a dedicated legal team in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. This full-time role offers a competitive pay rate of £18.26 per hour.
Role Overview:
Working under the general direction of the Lead Lawyer, the Paralegal will support the litigation team on housing disrepair and general housing cases. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional to contribute to critical case management and gain valuable experience in housing law.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide comprehensive support to the litigation team.
* Manage the IKEN LAST housing disrepair spreadsheet, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
* Open and manage new Iken files for housing disrepair claims, handling initial case steps, such as:
o Responding to claimant solicitors.
o Instructing surveyors.
o Requesting disclosure documents from client departments.
o Preparing disclosure documents.
* Prepare, revise, and finalise court documents, bundles, and reports.
* Draft costs schedules and conduct legal research as needed.
* Support solicitors with court applications and related documentation.
* Manage the litigation inbox and handle postal correspondence.
* Produce customised reports, collecting and collating data for meaningful presentation.
* Handle a limited caseload of housing disrepair files.
Applicant Requirements:
* Qualifications: Qualifying Law Degree (LPC, SQE, or BPC).
* Experience: Strong knowledge of one or more areas of law, with demonstrated administrative or case management skills.
* Compliance: Right to work in the UK and the ability to provide professional references.
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