Housing Disrepair Paralegal

JS3 Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking a Housing Disrepair Paralegal to provide legal advice and representation for clients facing issues with housing disrepair. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a reputable law firm and is open to candidates of all experience levels. Key qualifications include experience in housing disrepair law and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing disrepair law required.
• Strong understanding of housing law and procedure is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation to clients.
• Conduct investigations into housing disrepair claims.
• Negotiate settlements with landlords and property managers.
• Prepare and file court documents.
• Represent clients at hearings and trials.

Skills

Experience in housing disrepair law

Strong client service skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

We are working with a privately owned law firm, established almost 30 years ago who have an excellent reputation in the areas of law that they practice.

In order to continue their development they are looking to strengthen their housing disrepair department, and are looking for a Housing Disrepair Paralegal. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of housing law and experience in dealing with complex disrepair claims.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and representation to clients who are having issues with housing disrepair
• Conduct investigations into housing disrepair claims
• Negotiate settlements with landlords and property managers
• Prepare and file court documents
• Represent clients at hearings and trials

Qualifications:

• Experience in housing disrepair law
• Strong understanding of housing law and procedure
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong client service skills

As our client are wanting to grow their housing disrepair department, we are looking to speak to candidates at all levels of experience / seniority who have worked within the housing disrepair market. We would like to speak to candidates ranging from head of department through to paralegals.