Pre Lit HDR Paralegal

My client is looking for a Paralegal to deal with Pre Lit Housing Disrepair cases and join their expanding Housing Disrepair team in Greater Manchester.

The right candidate will be managing their own caseload as well as assisting more senior fee earners on larger matters.

The company are experiencing a period of growth and the successful candidate will hopefully be able to grow with the firm with real prospects of progression.

The Role

The role will include:

· Managing caseload of Housing Disrepair claims, mostly at pre-litigation stage but with an opportunity to assist in litigation with senior members of the company.

· Drafting letters and preparing file notes.

· Drafting legal documents such as witness statements.

· Preparation for and attendance at court hearings.

· Legal research.

· Liaising with clients, other parties, surveyors, and the court.

· Proofreading and checking documents for quality / consistency.

· Meeting targets and KPI's, which are set to ensure all clients receive the best and most efficient service.
The ideal candidate:

· Experienced Housing Disrepair file handler with at least 12-18 months file handling experience.

· Have an excellent grasp of the housing disrepair pre-action protocol.

· Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

· Organised with effective time management skills to ensure deadlines and KPIs are met.

· Good communication skills.

· Excellent client care skills.

· Commercially aware.

· Confident with Word, Outlook, and case management systems such as Proclaim.

· A positive and proactive attitude.

· Goal orientated with a strong desire to improve and succeed.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Free parking
social events
Progression routes

If this role is of interest, please call Chris Orrell on (phone number removed) or forward your most recent CV to (url removed).

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