Housing Disrepair Paralegal

Overview

Join to apply for the Housing Disrepair Paralegal role at Express Solicitors. Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that handles personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are recognised for our client-focused approach.

We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and the core of our business remains to deliver excellent legal outcomes for clients.

About Us

Express Solicitors is established in 2000 and is an award-winning law firm. We serve clients nationwide with a 5-star Trustpilot rating from over 7,000 reviews.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of Housing Disrepair claims from cradle to grave
• Conducting thorough legal research and providing sound legal advice to clients
• Preparing and drafting legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements
• Negotiating settlements and representing clients in court where necessary
• Working in a target-driven, fast-paced environment
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure successful case outcomes
• Keeping up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations

Person Specification

• Proven track record of handling a caseload of housing disrepair claims
• Genuine tenacity
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and the ability to utilise them to achieve the best outcomes for clients
• Excellent client care with a focus on achieving the best possible outcome
• Previous exposure to Proclaim case management system is advantageous

Salary & Hours

• A basic salary up to £30,000, dependent on experience, plus a generous monthly commission scheme
• Working hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5:00pm Friday

Benefits

• Hybrid working: 3/2 after probation
• 23 days holiday, rising to 26 days plus bank holidays
• Extra holidays: holiday buy backs and a birthday day off after service length requirement
• Private medical insurance after 2 years’ service, annual flu jab, and Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite gym, team sports, and wellness initiatives
• Active social committee and firm-wide social budget

Looking after your health and well-being are priorities at Express Solicitors, with focus on work-life balance and staff welfare.

Equality and Inclusion

Our employees are our most important asset; we rate skill and ability above all else, and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Legal Services

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