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A leading UK law firm with offices located throughout the country, are looking for a Housing Management/Property Litigation paralegal. The role is permanent and is based in their Leeds office.
Job Responsibility:
Providing advice and assistance to Registered Providers of Social Housing and private landlords in a broad range of matters, including possession proceedings based on rent arrears, breach of tenancy, anti-social behaviour and unauthorised occupiers, injunction proceedings, disrepair claims and claims against leaseholders, including forfeiture
drafting and preparing claim forms
preparing trial bundles
liaising with Court prior to trial
assisting with general paralegal and administrative tasks in an effective and timely manner
Requirements:
Excellent academics, including a good law degree (minimum 2:2) or GDL
successful or near completion of the LPC (preferred)
excellent IT and organisational skills
knowledge of Document Management Systems is preferable
prior experience as a paralegal within a similar role
exposure to housing management and/or property litigation is highly advantageous
working with RPs/private landlords and the County Court is advantageous
applicants must currently reside in the Leeds area and can commute to the City with ease
Nice to have:
Knowledge of Document Management Systems is preferable
exposure to housing management and/or property litigation is highly advantageous
working with RPs/private landlords and the County Court is advantageous