Overview
James Stevens Associates are delighted to be working with a small and vastly commercial Social Housing provider in Hertfordshire.
Interim Disrepair Solicitor
Contract details: 2- to 3-month contract; daily rate negotiable for the right level of experience; 4 or 5 days per week; outside IR35 (Limited Company or Umbrella Company available); 2 days per week in office, 3 days from home.
Location: Hertfordshire & Hybrid | Interim / Contract
Role
The Housing organisation has recently launched a central legal actions register and requires dedicated support to bring structure, clarity and progress to this critical area.
Solicitor or Paralegal (3 month fixed-term contract | Outside IR35)
You will play a pivotal role in helping us get on top of our current backlog (50 legal actions, including 40 disrepair claims) and set the foundation for robust case management going forward.
* Updating and maintaining the legal actions register
* Reviewing existing casework to assess progress and next steps
* Liaising with officers and external solicitors
* Designing and embedding an ongoing case management system
What We're Looking For
* Qualified Solicitor or experienced Paralegal
* Strong organisational and case management skills
* Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, project-based role
* Excellent communication skills to coordinate between internal teams and external legal advisors
Why Join Us?
* Immediate impact: Help shape how we manage and mitigate our legal risk exposure
* Short-term, high-value assignment: 2/3 month project with real outcomes
* Flexible arrangement: Considered outside IR35 due to the project-based, consultancy nature
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