Litigation Paralegal - Legal Services in London

Litigation Paralegal - Legal Services in London

London Full-Time No working from home possible
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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. 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. Manage and progress a caseload of Housing Disrepair and Housing Litigation claims . Draft letters of claim, witness statements, pleadings, applications, and other legal correspondence. Liaise with courts, defendants, housing associations, local authorities, landlords, counsel, experts, and other third parties. Review and organise documentary evidence, photographs, medical evidence, tenancy documents, and disrepair reports. Prepare court bundles, disclosure documentation, schedules, and other litigation documents. Provide regular updates to clients and deliver a high standard of client care throughout the litigation process. Meet agreed performance, quality, financial, and file progression targets. 6 months to 3 years' experience in litigation , with experience in Housing Disrepair / Housing Litigation highly desirable . ~ Previous experience handling a caseload of housing disrepair claims is preferred. ~ Experience drafting legal correspondence, statements of case, witness statements, applications, and other court documents. ~ Experience issuing proceedings and progressing litigation matters. ~ Understanding of housing disrepair claims and the legal obligations of landlords. ~ Good understanding of litigation costs and the financial risks associated with litigation. ~ Experience dealing with clients and third parties in a professional legal environment. ~ Previous experience working within a Housing Disrepair, Housing Litigation, Civil Litigation, or Property Litigation team. Experience dealing with housing associations, local authorities, landlords, and their solicitors. Familiarity with Proclaim or other legal case management systems . Experience working to case progression, billing, conversion, and performance targets. Competitive salary of up to Β£35,000 . Performance-related bonus with OTE up to Β£45,000 . Excellent career progression opportunities. Opportunity to develop specialist experience within Housing Litigation.

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OnlyLaw Recruitment Team