Property Paralegal

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.