Housing Management Paralegal
Birmingham – £22,000 - £28,000
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:
1. 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.
2. Drafting notices in line with client instructions
3. Drafting County Court claims including possession claims and injunction applications
4. Engaging with clients and witnesses and preparing witness evidence for court
5. Attending client meetings and assisting colleagues to provide advice on case strategy
6. Arranging service of documents on Defendants via process servers
7. Liaising with Counsel, opponents and the Courts
8. Preparing trial bundle indexes and bundles
9. Arranging case conferences, witness meetings and conferences with Counsel
10. Actively participate in meetings
Skills Required:
11. A genuine interest in social housing and housing law with prior experience in Property
12. Competent in all IT applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
13. Strong attention to detail and a clear communication style (both written and verbal)
14. Good time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a range of tasks
15. Commitment to good customer service
16. Good empathy skills and the ability to deal with a range of different personality types when working with clients and witnesses
17. Commitment to meeting or exceeding personal targets
18. Willing to listen and learn
19. Good team player with a willingness to assist colleagues
20. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, committed and approachable
21. 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