Housing Paralegal
Birmingham
£22,000 - £28,000
A fantastic, top 100 established Birmingham firm, known to us as a client for many years are keen to add an experienced Paralegal to their already impressive Housing team.
Based in well-equipped offices in an impressive setting, close to commuter links, the Paralegal will benefit from working with a cohesive team of Assistants, Fee Earners and Partners to deliver a high quality of a full range of Paralegal Duties in Birmingham. The role offers an enviable hybrid working option.
Duties and responsibilities of the Paralegal in Housing:
- Supporting the Solicitors and Partners within the team with their caseload, but will also offer the opportunity to work independently on a number of varied tasks and matters in appropriate cases.
- Drafting notices in line with client instructions
- Drafting County Court claims including possession claims and injunction applications
- Engaging with clients and witnesses and preparing witness evidence for court
- Attending client meetings and assisting colleagues to provide advice on case strategy
- Arranging service of documents on Defendants via process servers
- Liaising with Counsel, opponents and the Courts
- Preparing trial bundle indexes and bundles
- Arranging case conferences, witness meetings and conferences with Counsel
- Actively participate in meetings
Skills Required:
- A genuine interest in social housing and housing law with prior experience in Property
- Competent in all IT applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail and a clear communication style (both written and verbal)
- Good time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a range of tasks
- Commitment to good customer service
- Good empathy skills and the ability to deal with a range of different personality types when working with clients and witnesses
- Commitment to meeting or exceeding personal targets
- Willing to listen and learn
- Good team player with a willingness to assist colleagues
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, committed and approachable
- Ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
The firm are offering 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a hybrid working arrangement to suit the candidate and a range of competitive benefits. If you are an experienced Paralegal, based in or near Birmingham, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to .