Litigation Paralegal needed in Central London Paying £122.26 per day ref OR118909
Full time hours on a temporarybasis
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal support and assistance on a range of housing management and landlord and tenant matters.
- Assist with the conduct of litigation relating to:
- Possession proceedings
- Access injunctions
- Anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases
- Disrepair claims
- Tenancy enforcement matters
- Draft legal proceedings, pleadings, witness statements, notices, applications and other litigation documents.
- Manage a caseload of pre-action housing litigation matters under supervision.
- Support solicitors, counsel and legal colleagues in preparing cases for court and hearings.
- Liaise with housing officers, clients, external solicitors, counsel, courts and partner agencies.
- Provide support and guidance to witnesses involved in legal proceedings, including attendance at meetings and occasional home visits where required.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case management records in accordance with departmental procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct legal research and assist in preparing legal advice notes, reports and correspondence.
- Support the delivery of training and awareness sessions on housing management and landlord and tenant law.Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Provide cover for colleagues within the legal team as required.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please beprepared
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Litigation Paralegal employer: Essential Employment
As a leading organisation in homelessness prevention, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in the community. Our team enjoys comprehensive training opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to work closely with various agencies and community groups, enhancing their professional growth while contributing to vital social change. Located in a vibrant area, our office provides a dynamic environment where innovation and compassion drive our mission to prevent homelessness.
