Job Description
Position: Permanent, full time 37hrs per week
Location: Birmingham/Hybrid – minimum two days a week
We are brave, we are ambitious, we are honest, and we are Citizen!
Our Assurance Team within disrepair litigation plays a key role in ensuring Citizen effectively manages disrepair litigation claims across the organisation as a whole.
As a Senior Paralegal you will be responsible for specifically dealing with housing disrepair claims under the Housing Pre Action-Protocol.
This is a fantastic and new opportunity to show your skills and knowledge within the setting of a thriving and growing housing association.
As this is a completely new role, you can make a real contribution. The role of the Senior Paralegal will involve the following:
1. Detailed analysis of individual housing disrepair claims under the Housing Pre Action-Protocol.
2. Act as litigation paralegal expert on behalf of Citizen Housing.
3. Manage Housing Disrepair files from start to finish.
4. Work in collaboration with Citizens inhouse Disrepair Assurance Team giving expert advice where necessary.
5. Work in conjunction with Citizens partners, external solicitors and key stakeholders.
6. Attend Court and actively defend legal claims on behalf of Citizen.
7. Providing advice on general residential landlord and tenant legal issues in writing and by telephone.
8. Attend...