Housing Litigation Paralegal About the Company We are seeking an experienced Housing Litigation Paralegal to join our growing housing litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a thriving and expanding law firm, working on a varied caseload of Housing Disrepair and residential property litigation matters . The firm offers excellent career progression opportunities, a supportive working environment, and an attractive performance-related bonus scheme. About the Role As a Housing Litigation Paralegal, you will support fee earners with the management of housing litigation matters from initial instruction through to settlement or conclusion. You will have responsibility for progressing your own caseload where appropriate, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring files are progressed efficiently and in accordance with relevant procedures and deadlines. Key Responsibilities Manage and progress a caseload of Housing Disrepair and Housing Litigation claims . Review new instructions, assess case merits, and obtain relevant information and supporting evidence. Draft letters of claim, witness statements, pleadings, applications, and other legal correspondence. Prepare and issue court proceedings and ensure court deadlines are complied with. Liaise with courts, defendants, housing associations, local authorities, landlords, counsel, experts, and other third parties. Instruct and liaise with experts, including surveyors and other relevant professionals, where required. Review and organise documentary evidence, photographs, medical evidence, tenancy documents, and disrepair reports. Prepare court bundles, disclosure documentation, schedules, and other litigation documents. Assist with settlement negotiations and prepare matters for hearings where required. Draft schedules of costs and assist with costs-related matters. Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and ensure all files are progressed in accordance with internal procedures. Provide regular updates to clients and deliver a high standard of client care throughout the litigation process. Work closely with solicitors and other fee earners to achieve successful outcomes for clients. Meet agreed performance, quality, financial, and file progression targets. Qualifications
Housing Litigation Paralegal
