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Junior Paralegal Salary £30,080 per annum Basis: Permanent, Full time, Monday - Friday 37hrs per week Location: Birmingham/Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the office Manager's Quote: Our Assurance Team within disrepair litigation plays a key role in ensuring Citizen effectively manages disrepair litigation claims across the organisation as a whole. As a Junior Paralegal you will be responsible for specifically dealing with housing disrepair claims under the Housing Pre Action-Protocol. This is a fantastic and new opportunity to show your skills and knowledge within the setting of a thriving and growing housing association. You will be supporting the Senior Paralegal in a variety of aspects ranging from attending Court and actively defending legal claims on behalf of Citizen to managing housing disrepair files from start to finish. You will also be working in conjunction with Citizens partners, external solicitors, and key stakeholders to provide litigation paralegal support and advice on behalf of Citizen Housing.
Job Responsibility
Dealing with housing disrepair claims under the Housing Pre Action-Protocol
Supporting the Senior Paralegal in attending Court and actively defending legal claims on behalf of Citizen
Managing housing disrepair files from start to finish
Working in conjunction with Citizens partners, external solicitors, and key stakeholders to provide litigation paralegal support and advice on behalf of Citizen Housing.
Requirements
Working towards or have a LLB/LPC qualification
Experience or good working knowledge in dealing with housing disrepair claims and matters
Have a full understanding of the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Disrepair Cases
Attending and representing Citizen at County Court and Magistrates hearings
Drafting court proceedings, witness statements and affidavits
Progressing and managing cases that proceed to trial by complying with Court directions such as disclosure and instructing Counsel
Negotiating settlements with opposing parties.
Nice to have
Experience of advising on cases and the merits of such cases
Commercial experience in dealing with settlements and advising
Experience and competent to issue proceedings in housing disrepair matters and draft cost schedules.
What we offer
Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays
Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
Organisational sick pay
Generous Pension Scheme – The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs
Flexible working hours and generous leave policies
Access to training programs and career development resources.