Paralegal (Housing Disrepair)

Our client a leading law firm in Manchester are currently looking for an additional Paralegal to join their Housing Disrepair team.

Ideally the successful candidate will have a minimum of 12 months Housing Disrepair experience. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are key attributes in helping to get the best results for our clients.

The role requires management of your own caseload of pre-and-and post-issue Housing Disrepair claims.

They offer a generous commission structure. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. The role offers genuine progression.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of Housing Disrepair claims from cradle to grave.
• Conducting thorough legal research and providing sound legal advice to clients.
• Preparing and drafting legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements.
• Negotiating settlements and representing clients in court when necessary.
• Working in a target driven, fast paced environment.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the successful outcome of cases.
• Keeping up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations.

Person Specification

• Proven track record of handling a caseload of housing disrepair claims.
• Genuine tenacity.
• Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.
• Excellent client care ability, with a passion for achieving the best possible outcome for our clients.
• Previous exposure of Proclaim case management system is advantageous.

Salary & Hours

• A basic salary of up to GBP30,000, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears.
• Standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday.

INDWC

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: GBP25,000.00-GBP30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Commission pay
• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Paralegal Housing Disrepair.: 1 year (required)