Paralegal

2 weeks ago

Leicester, United Kingdom PA Housing Full time

A little bit about what we are looking for...

Join our corporate team as a Paralegal and perform essential legal work under the guidance of senior leadership to support effective case management. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth handling of tenancy and leasehold management issues.

We embrace the future of work with our hybrid working model, offering you the flexibility to thrive in your role. You'll have the opportunity to blend the best of both worlds, spending approximately 2-3 days per week in the office with the remainder being from the comfort of your own home. However bear in mind during your probation and training, we may request more office presence to ensure you feel fully supported and equipped for success. Your well-being and confidence in your role are paramount to us, and we're committed to providing the flexibility you need to excel. Of course if you'd prefer to be in the office more, then that is completely fine with us too

As part of our commitment to promoting work-life balance, we offer an optional 9-day fortnight scheme*. With this arrangement, you have the opportunity to compress your hours into nine days, allowing you to enjoy a bonus day off every fortnight. It's our way of empowering you to achieve greater flexibility and recharge, helping you be your best self.


Your responsibilities...

  • Comprehensive Case Management: Handle all aspects of tenancy and leasehold management, including possession, disrepair, anti-social behaviour, and service charge disputes.
  • In-House Legal Support: Provide robust support to our in-house team on various tenancy and leasehold law matters.
  • Collaboration with Senior Leadership: Assist members of senior management and PA Housing Solicitors with casework, focusing on the management of disrepair claims within the pre-action protocol.
  • Colleague Interaction: Interview colleagues, take statements, and draft necessary documentation.
  • Caseload Management: Manage and maintain a diverse caseload, primarily involving disrepair claims, possession claims due to anti-social behaviour, and other breaches.
  • Case Preparation and Meetings: Attend meetings to gather instructions on claims, prepare cases, disclose information to resident solicitors, assess quantum, and draft without prejudice offers and settlements where appropriate.
  • Client Advisory: Provide casework and legal advice to to the business, oversee new enquiries, and assist with the provision of legal advice

We recommend you read the full job description to get a really good understanding of what the role entails, you can find this as a downloadable attachment at the bottom of the advert.


Our ideal candidate...

  • Relevant Experience: At least 1 year of demonstrated experience as a paralegal in civil litigation, with a preference for experience in housing law.
  • Educational Background: A degree in Law or CILEx qualification, or substantial experience in a similar role.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to effectively solve problems and achieve positive outcomes.
  • Sector Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of key issues affecting the sector and relevant legislation

If specific qualifications are required, please upload them with your application to demonstrate your eligibility.


AGENCIES: We know where you are if we need your support so please do not contact us.

To apply for this role please click on the apply button or for any enquiries please email recruitment@pahousing.co.uk - We reserve the right to close this job advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, we advise you to apply promptly to ensure your application can be considered.

* please note this is a non contractual benefit and may be subject to change


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