Housing Disrepair Paralegal
Location: Preston
Salary: £k+ DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
My client is seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Paralegal to join their dynamic litigation team. The successful candidate will handle a caseload of housing disrepair claims from instruction to settlement, ensuring clients receive exceptional service throughout the claims process. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational and communication skills, and a passion for achieving fair outcomes for tenants.
Key Responsibilities
1. Draft key legal documents including letters of claim, witness statements, schedules of disrepair, and instructions to experts.
2. Liaise directly with clients, landlords, surveyors, and opposing solicitors.
3. Instruct and review reports from independent surveyors and experts.
4. Collate and paginate court bundles and prepare files for issue and hearing.
5. Negotiate settlements and manage cases through to conclusion under supervision of a Solicitor or Fee Earner.
6. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on case management systems (e.g., Proclaim).
7. Ensure compliance with court deadlines, CPR, and internal processes.
8. Provide exceptional client care and maintain strong client relationships throughout the lifecycle of the claim.
Requirements
9. Previous experience working within housing disrepair, personal injury, or civil litigation.
10. Strong understanding of the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims (England).
11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
12. Experience in drafting legal documents and managing your own caseload.
13. Proficiency in using case management systems (Proclaim preferred).
14. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
15. Strong organisational and time-management skills with an eye for detail.
Desirable Skills / Experience
16. Experience assisting solicitors with higher value or complex disrepair claims.
17. Knowledge of Legal Aid Agency requirements or funding processes.
18. Familiarity with Adobe PDF, Excel tracking, and digital bundling.
19. A law degree, LPC, or equivalent legal qualification (desirable but not essential).
Benefits
20. Competitive salary depending on experience.
21. Opportunities for career progression and training within the firm.
22. Supportive and friendly working environment.
23. Flexible working arrangements (subject to agreement).
24. – days annual leave plus bank holidays.