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Paralegal (Housing Disrepair/Casualty)
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UK Employer of the Year 2024: Silver (250+) - Investors in People Awards The Role Forbes Solicitors LLP are seeking a Paralegal to join our Housing Disrepair/Casualty team at our Leeds office. This role is full time, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal that can bring their experience, skills and knowledge to the role or someone to start their career in Law and become part of a collaborative and professional team. While the role demands the fast pace, customer focus, and high standards of a law firm, it also ensures a sustainable work-life balance, reflecting the regional area it serves. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for achieving successful outcomes such as: Providing effective and efficient support to Advisors through chargeable (legal based) work that contributes to the delivery and completion of services for clients (e.g. obtaining and reviewing evidence and statements, taking witness statements, preparing for court, collation of legal bundles). Ensuring timely and efficient day-to-day progress of matters, prioritising work, monitoring deadlines and actions needed and keeping clients informed. Drafting and preparing legal documents that require further knowledge, consideration and input based on analysis and understanding of information gathered. Conducting thorough, accurate, and up-to-date legal research which supports the matter strategy. Providing well informed legal advice, under the supervision of a qualified legal professional, that resolves queries and advances clients’ instructions and cases. Assessing and understanding client queries and file notes to identify actions and advice required and managing and guiding the progression of a client file. Attending external meetings and events including but not limited to hearings, court appearances, client meetings and networking events. Where applicable, assisting in preparing for court proceedings and hearings, ensuring all necessary documentation and evidence are in place. Maintaining accurate records in the case management system, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational standards. Communicating regularly with clients and stakeholders, answering queries, managing expectations (including costs), providing updates and effectively chasing responses required and escalating appropriately. Performing administrative duties, including writing articles and reports for internal and external publication, filing, billing, and organising matter files, to ensure smooth operational workflow. Staying updated on legal trends and participating in ongoing training to enhance skills and contribute to the firm's overall success. The Person We will be progressing applicants to the next stage based on the role profile and on the candidate’s demonstrated knowledge, experience, and skills in: Essential: Law Degree or other legal level 6 qualifications such as CILEX; Demonstrates good attention to detail, including proof‑reading and editing skills to ensure accuracy and quality of legal documents; Demonstrates the ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously to meet deadlines; Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team; Demonstrates excellent IT skills and the ability to use multiple platforms such as Word, Excel, Outlook and other case management systems/databases; Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and external parties; Aligns with the Firm’s values; Desirable Previous paralegal / legal assistant experience; Previous experience handling casualty and housing disrepair claims; Familiarity with legal processes, terminology, and the operation of law firms; Experience using legal case management systems (e.g., PfW) to support the delivery of services. If you are interested in this role or in joining Forbes Solicitors, please visit our website to learn more about us. The Firm At Forbes Solicitors, we believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our team members can thrive and develop themselves and others. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services and have offices across the North, with deep roots in Lancashire. Our team are known for its genuine, practical advice and passion for achieving the best results. We are real people who listen to each other and work together to deliver exceptional service. We are proud to have been awarded UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2024 and the firm is ranked as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm. We are a values‑led firm and are looking for people who embody our values: authenticity, striving for exceptional results, and unity in teamwork to join our award‑winning firm. The Benefits We are dedicated to supporting our people and offer a range of benefits, including: 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service; Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs); Enhanced family friendly policies and pay for maternity, paternity and adoption; Enhanced sick pay; Celebration and volunteer leave; Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities; Profit share scheme; Additional long service awards; Subsidised tuck shops; Staff discount on firm services; Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services); BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependents); Retail and gym membership discounts; Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&Cs); Annual events; Forbes is an equal opportunities and disability‑confident employer, accredited by Investors in People and ISO 9001 quality management systems. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, service provision, and supplier engagement, and strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the local community. We kindly remind all recruitment agencies to respect our policy which prohibits the acceptance of speculative CVs, and not submit candidates for a role that we advertise, unless explicitly instructed to do so. Any candidates that are submitted on a speculative basis will not be considered an introduction. Our dedication to this process is part of our commitment to equal opportunities for all applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr
