Litigation Paralegal in Warrington

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 x Paralegals with experience of Litigation to join our Housing Team on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. As a Paralegal, you will case handle your own litigation files, supporting the Housing and Asset teams with gaining access to customer homes to ensure compliance with legislation relating to Electrical and Gas Safety requirements when No Access Procedures have been exhausted.

If you have litigation experience and the natural drive and desire to succeed, are able to prioritise your case workload and meet tight deadlines, then we are keen to have you on board!

What will my working week look like? You will be a regional worker, living within a reasonable travelling distance of our Head Office in Warrington, to attend meetings and training courses.

What will I be responsible for doing? You will be responsible for your own case load and case progression. You will have relevant knowledge and experience of contract law and litigation enforcement experience. You will have excellent legal drafting skills on various Court documents, Injunctions, and witness statements. This role is both professionally satisfying and interesting as no two days or cases are ever quite the same.

And what would make me stand out from the crowd? To be successful as a Paralegal, you will:

• Have experience in civil litigation claims handling, whether as a Claimant or Defendant litigator, in areas such as Contract law, Welfare law, ASB, Injunctions, Possession, and/or conducting contested case litigation.
• Hold a suitable qualification (e.g., CILEX, LPC, degree or equivalent).
• Have the skills, confidence, and ability needed to make on-the-spot critical decisions to achieve successful outcomes in demanding situations.
• Have a high level of analytical, listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Be a collaborative and enthusiastic team player with the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Have the personal and professional motivation and drive to excel in this area of law.

If you want a challenging and rewarding role that makes you want to be the best, which will provide you with a well-structured and supported career within a dedicated specialist team, then we would love to hear from you!

In return, we offer £37,000 - £41,000 for a 35-hour week, and 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays. Our employee offering provides much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance. We trust our people to manage their own diaries; if you need time for an appointment, the school run, or an exercise class, as long as it fits with business needs, we’re open to what works for you too.

When you need to collaborate with your team, you can visit Youggle House – our wellbeing, social, collaboration, and meeting space in Birchwood, Warrington. On top of this, we’ll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 8%), an advanced level Healthcare cash plan through Medicash, and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships, and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names.

And who are Your Housing Group? Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford. As one of the North’s sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by continually reinvesting in our 29,000 properties and tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We also build over 1,000 new homes each year. We’re an employer of choice, with over 82% of colleagues recommending us as a 'great place to work'.