Job Title
Paralegal
Salary
£37k - £41k
Contract
12 months Fixed term contract
Location
Northwest
Weekly Hours
35
Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to work within the Housing Team. As a Paralegal, you will case handle your own litigation files, so we are looking for dynamic and motivated people to support the Housing and Asset teams with gaining access to customer homes to ensure we remain compliant with legislation relating to Electrical and Gas Safety requirements on occasions where we have exhausted our No Access Procedures. If you have litigation experience and the natural drive and desire to succeed, be able to prioritise your case workload and meet strict deadlines, then we are keen to have you on board.
Responsibilities
* Case handle your own litigation files.
* Support the Housing and Asset teams with gaining access to customer homes to ensure compliance with legislation relating to Electrical and Gas Safety requirements on occasions where we have exhausted our No Access Procedures.
* Prioritise your case workload and meet strict deadlines.
* Manage your own case load and case progression.
* Have relevant knowledge and experience of contract law and litigation enforcement.
* Have excellent legal drafting skills on various Court documents, injunctions, and witness statements.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience in civil litigation claims handling either 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 such as CILEX / LPC, degree or equivalent, or be willing to work towards a suitable degree level qualification.
* Have the skills, confidence and ability 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.
* Ideally be a collaborative and enthusiastic team player with the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
* Have personal and professional motivation and drive to excel in this area of law.
Benefits
* £37k - £41k for a 35-hour week.
* 26 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays, with holidays also increasing with time served.
* Employee deal includes a competitive salary and holiday allowance.
* Contributory pension with up to 8% match.
* Advanced level Healthcare cash plan through Medicash, providing dental and optician cashback and health and wellbeing benefits such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapies.
* Discount scheme for cinema tickets, gym memberships and other discounts.
Additional Information
Please check out the role profile, which is available by visiting the vacancy on Your Housing Group’s website: https://www.yourhousinggroup.co.uk/careers.
EEO Statement
Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for anyone who declares they have a disability. If these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role, they will be guaranteed an interview.
Closing Date
21st June 2026
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