Paralegal

I am representing a growing law firm in the Greater Manchester area who are seeking a HDR Paralegal to join their growing team.

Essential Requirements:

Be based in a commutable distance to Greater Manchester.

At least 6 months experience in a Paralegal role.

Knowledge or interest in Housing Disrepair

Efficient use of the case management system

About the Firm:

The firm ensures their clients interests are the main focus by providing exceptional client care from beginning to end, Striving to provide a tailored and individual service which meets each client’s needs whilst always aiming to make the experience of bringing a claim as smooth and easy as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Managing a case load of approximately 100 housing disrepair cases from inception to conclusion.
• Efficient use of the case management system (experience with Proclaim advantageous) to ensure effective use of works flows, linked actions and diary/task management.
• Accurate and detailed time recording including updating/adding information and documents where necessary.
• Excellent customer service skills, including keeping clients regularly updated, managing client expectations, providing clear legal advice and taking instructions.
• Attention to detail, strong communication, organisational and technical skills. Ability to make own decisions and use initiative.
• Working well within a team and being able to meet both individual and team targets.
• Being able to work independently whilst also being able to identify any potentially problematic issues and raising these with the team leader as soon as possible.
• Comprehensively reviewing surveyor’s reports, disclosure documents, counsel’s advice, and third-party correspondence.
• Liaising with third parties, including surveyors, courts, and counsel to progress a claim.
• Drafting court documents, pre and post litigation
• Being a confident and proactive litigator with experience of litigating cases where necessary without delay and proceeding to trial.
• Complying with court directions and other deadlines in line with the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions as well as limitation dates.
• Ability to continuously risk assess cases including, prospects, liability, and quantum.

Benefits:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
• Bonus structure
• Pension scheme
• Training and progression opportunities
• Convenient location with excellent transport links

(Please note that this role is fully on-site and requires a minimum of 6 months experience in a Paralegal role)

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