At a Glance
- Tasks: Support housing disrepair team by handling client enquiries and setting up new cases.
- Company: Canford Law, a supportive firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, bonuses, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Enjoy a smart/casual dress code and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in housing law and make a real difference for clients.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing law or paralegal roles; strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
Canford Law are seeking a Housing Disrepair Paralegal to join our Bournemouth or Manchester office. This is a full-time, hybrid role offering excellent hands-on experience for candidates wishing to build a career in housing law and litigation. The successful candidate will support fee earners and the housing disrepair team by handling client enquiries, gathering evidence, and setting up new matters on the case management system.
Responsibilities include:
- Handle inbound telephone enquiries in a professional, empathetic and client-focused manner.
- Answer client questions and address concerns relating to housing conditions and disrepair.
- Assess information and evidence provided to assist in determining prospects of success (under supervision).
- Open and set up new housing disrepair claims on the case management system.
Requirements:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a confident, professional telephone manner.
- Proficiency using computer systems and willingness to learn legal case management software.
- Previous housing disrepair experience or exposure to housing law matters.
- Previous property or litigation experience in a similar paralegal or legal assistant role.
- Experience using legal case management systems and document management tools.
- Paralegal qualification or legal support experience (e.g., LLB, paralegal certificate, CILEX study in progress) is advantageous.
We offer:
- Competitive salary.
- A flexible, grown-up approach to work with hybrid working options.
- Incentives and annual bonus scheme to reward performance.
- Pension scheme.
- Recognition for strong performance and clear progression opportunities.
- Smart/casual dress code and a supportive, collaborative team environment.
- Company events and opportunities to network and build relationships across the business.
Legal Assistant - Immediate Start! in Manchester employer: Canford Law
Canford Law is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in both Bournemouth and Manchester. With a focus on employee growth, we provide flexible hybrid working options, competitive salaries, and a rewarding bonus scheme, ensuring that our team members are recognised for their hard work and dedication. Join us to gain invaluable hands-on experience in housing law while enjoying a smart/casual dress code and opportunities to network across the business.
