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Paralegal – Housing Management

United Kingdom, Manchester Employment contract · Job Posted February 19, 2026
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We provide housing management advice to over 200 social housing providers across the country, offering our clients specialist legal advice from people who understand the issues. Our pragmatic approach blends operational, strategic and legal expertise. We guide our clients through the legal maze, so they can avoid expensive mistakes and withstand potential legal challenges. Our unique services include an in-house counsel and 24/7 advice line. Working in partnership with clients, we offer topical updates and bespoke training to ensure your people gain in knowledge and confidence.

Job Responsibility

  • Assisting fee earners
  • Working to a chargeable hours target
  • Running a caseload of access injunctions
  • Drafting general correspondence and documents
  • Undertaking research
  • Liaison with clients and analysing evidence received in order to advise the client
  • Liaison with third parties, including Counsel, defendants and their representatives and the Courts
  • Preparing pleadings
  • Liaison with witnesses and drafting witness statements
  • Preparing disclosure
  • Administrative tasks such as invoicing

Requirements

  • A 2:1 undergraduate degree
  • Ideally an LPC or BVC qualification (LPC would be preferred but is not essential)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Ability to adhere to and manage deadlines
  • Strong written skills
  • Good administration skills
  • Are able to work well as part of a team
  • Can follow procedures and direction with precision
  • Are well organised
  • Have good attention to detail
  • Are able to work well under pressure
  • Are proactive
  • Are self-motivated

Nice to have

LPC or BVC qualification (LPC would be preferred)

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary & Benefits
  • Supervision, support and relevant training
  • Inclusive and supportive working environment
  • Reasonable adjustments to application and interview process

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