Property Paralegal
Salary circa £29,236 per annum plus brilliant benefits including health cash plan!
Temporary (18 months contract), full time (37.5 hours per week), hybrid working
Newcastle City Centre
We can’t offer a CoS for this role
Home, a place where you belong
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the legal world of housing? As our Property Paralegal at Home Group, every day is an opportunity to make a substantial impact. Youre not just a paralegal; youre a legal wizard, ensuring smooth sailing through the complex waters of housing law. Its not just about the paperwork; its about making a real difference in peoples lives.
What you’ll do
* Dive into legal research, especially for anti-social behaviour cases, to build robust legal strategies and understand potential actions.
* Draft and prepare vital legal documents for disrepair cases, and handle legal aspects of property access issues, such as inspections and repairs.
* Serve as the crucial communication hub, liaising seamlessly between lawyers, courts, and other legal entities, and ensuring all paperwork is spot-on.
* Meticulously compile and organize evidence for various cases, including contracts, ASB reports, repair records, and witness statements.
* Engage in client communications, gathering case details and explaining legal processes, ensuring clarity and understanding.
* Manage a diverse caseload, including possession claims, injunction applications, and advising on landlord & tenant matters, maintaining efficiency and accuracy.
Why join us
This is more than a job – it’s a place where you feel valued. With our learning and development offer, and support from friendly colleagues, you’ll make a real difference every day! If you’re ready to leave behind the ordinary, do something that really matters. Be part of one of the UK’s top 10 Great Places to Work!
You have
* Solid experience or a burning desire to grow in Property Litigation, whether youre an old hand or new to the game.
* A knack for handling various legal cases, from rent arrears and anti-social behaviour to disrepair claims and unauthorised occupiers.
* The ability to stay on top of a variety of cases, including injunction proceedings and tenancy breaches.
* A deep understanding of relevant laws and Civil Procedure Rules – think Housing Acts and CPR parts 7, 8, 20, and 56.
* Stellar organisational skills, because managing evidence and legal documents is no small feat.
* Excellent communication skills, not just for client interactions but also for liaising with courts and legal professionals.
Stronger together
We do our best work when we’re ourselves. That’s why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work!
The practical bits
* Working Monday to Friday
* You’ll manage your own diary, so if you need to take a longer lunch, were ok with that!
* This is a hybrid role, and you’ll spend 2 days in the office, 3 days working at home
* Able to use technology
What’s in it for you?
* 34 days leave, pro-rated (including bank holidays and a “me day”)
* Paid time off for volunteering
* Matching Pension contributions (up to 7%, with life assurance of 3x Basic Salary)
* Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies
* Career path with development and an excellent training package
* Excellent benefits and rewards including supermarket discounts and travel expenses
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