Job Description - Property Paralegal (26795)
Salary circa £29,236 per annum plus 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.
Job Summary
As our Property Paralegal at Home Group, you play a pivotal role in the legal world of housing. You ensure smooth sailing through the complex waters of housing law, handling paperwork and making a real difference in people’s lives.
Responsibilities
* 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 organise 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 and tenant matters, maintaining efficiency and accuracy.
Qualifications & Skills
* Solid experience or a burning desire to grow in Property Litigation, whether you are an old hand or new to the game.
* Ability to handle various legal cases, from rent arrears and anti‑social behaviour to disrepair claims and unauthorised occupiers.
* Strong organisational skills; managing evidence and documents is paramount.
* Excellent communication skills for client interactions and liaising with courts and legal professionals.
* Self‑management of your diary, including flexibility for longer lunch breaks.
* Hybrid work requirement: 2 days in the office, 3 days working at home.
* Tech proficiency.
* Deep understanding of relevant laws and Civil Procedure Rules – Housing Acts and CPR parts 7, 8, 20, and 56.
Benefits
* 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).
* Health cash plan savings up to £1,140 yearly covering dental, optical, and therapies.
* Career path with development and an excellent training package.
* Supermarket discounts and travel expenses.
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