We are a leading solicitor’s firm based in Blackburn, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to clients nationwide. With a team of experienced professionals, we specialise in handling no win no fee claims across various service areas, helping individuals and businesses retrieve compensation for financial mis-selling and consumer issues.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Housing Disrepair Paralegal to play a key role within our Housing Disrepair department. The successful candidate will have significant experience running housing disrepair matters independently, including pre- and post-litigation claims, and will be confident supporting solicitors, mentoring junior paralegals, and helping drive case progression and quality standards across the team.
This role is suited to a paralegal ready to take on greater responsibility, autonomy, and leadership, with clear scope for progression.
What you'll be doing
* Independently manage a complex caseload of housing disrepair claims from instruction through to settlement or litigation.
* Support compliance with the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims, ensuring procedural accuracy.
* Draft and review Letters of Claim, pleadings, witness statements, schedules of damages, and other court documents.
* Review housing records, repair histories, and supporting documentation to assess liability and quantum.
* Analyse and assist with reviewing surveyor’s reports and expert evidence.
* Liaise confidently with clients, landlords, housing associations, experts, counsel, and other third parties.
* Assist solicitors with litigation strategy, case preparation, and progression of higher-value or complex matters.
* Prepare and oversee court bundles and assist through all stages of litigation.
* Maintain accurate and compliant case files using Proclaim or similar case management systems.
* Provide day-to-day support, guidance, and informal supervision to junior paralegals.
* Assist with onboarding, training, and maintaining quality and productivity standards within the team.
* Ensure high standards of client care, compliance, and file management at all times.
What you'll bring
* Minimum 2–3+ years’ experience in housing disrepair or claimant civil litigation (essential).
* Strong working knowledge of housing disrepair law and procedure.
* Proven ability to run matters independently in a volume litigation environment.
* Experience supporting or mentoring junior paralegals.
* Excellent drafting, organisational, and time-management skills.
* Confident communicator with strong client-handling skills, including vulnerable clients.
* Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
* Proficient in Proclaim or similar case management systems.
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing each year after first year of service)
Birthday
Off Work
Enjoy a paid day off work for your birthday (within 2 weeks of the date)
Company Social
Events
Summer & Christmas Parties to make friends and unwind
Milestone
Gifts
Receive Milestone gifts when you reach 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service
Everday rewards with major brands, employee celebration & wellbeing tools
Suggestion
Scheme
Get rewarded with £200 for every idea you suggest that is implemented
Private Healthcare plan & digital GP provided after first year of service
Life
Insurance
Death in service insurance providing a tax-free lump sum worth 3 times your salary
Day-to-day wellbeing & counselling support for you & your family
On-Site
Gym
On-site gym and lunchtime bootcamp sessions for all staff
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