Paralegal

OnlyLaw; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £32,000

Performance-based bonus up to £40,000

Job summary

Onlylaw in Greater London is seeking ambitious Paralegals to join our Housing Disrepair team. You will assist with a varied caseload from initial instruction through to settlement, working closely with fee earners and clients.

This role offers the chance to manage your own caseload, develop litigation expertise, and progress within a supportive and fast-paced environment. A performance-based bonus scheme with OTE up to £40,000 is included.

Qualifications

• Experience handling Housing Disrepair claims.
• Ability to manage a caseload with guidance.
• Strong written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress a caseload of Housing Disrepair claims from initial instruction through to settlement or conclusion.
• Assist fee earners with the conduct of Housing Disrepair litigation matters.
• Draft letters of claim, pleadings, witness statements, applications, and legal correspondence.
• Prepare and issue court proceedings where appropriate.
• Prepare court bundles, disclosure documents, schedules of damages, and other litigation documentation.
• Work in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and relevant pre-action protocols.
• Liaise with clients, defendants, solicitors, counsel, experts, surveyors, courts, and other relevant parties.
• Assist with negotiations and settlement of Housing Disrepair claims.
• Monitor court directions, limitation dates, deadlines, and key case milestones.
• Review and assess evidence relating to property condition, disrepair, repairs, inspections, and associated losses.
• Assist with assessing quantum, damages, costs, litigation risks, and prospects of success.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic case files and case management records.
• Provide clear and professional communication to clients throughout the litigation process.
• Manage client expectations and ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Meet agreed performance, quality, financial, and file progression targets.

Skills

Housing Disrepair

Paralegal Experience

Civil Litigation

Job description

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 Based on Experience+ Performance Bonus (OTE up to £40,000)

About the Role

We are currently seeking ambitious Paralegals to join our expanding Housing Disrepair team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing law firm specialising in Housing Disrepair claims and civil litigation. The successful candidate will assist with a varied caseload of Housing Disrepair matters, working closely with fee earners and clients from initial instruction through to settlement or conclusion.

You will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload, develop your litigation expertise, and progress your career within a supportive and fast-paced legal environment.

The role also offers an attractive performance-based bonus scheme, with OTE of up to £40,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and progress a caseload of Housing Disrepair claims from initial instruction through to settlement or conclusion.
• Assist fee earners with the conduct of Housing Disrepair litigation matters.
• Conduct initial case reviews and assess the merits, evidence, and prospects of claims.
• Draft letters of claim, pleadings, witness statements, applications, and legal correspondence.
• Prepare and issue court proceedings where appropriate.
• Prepare court bundles, disclosure documents, schedules of damages, and other litigation documentation.
• Work in accordance with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and relevant pre-action protocols.
• Liaise with clients, defendants, solicitors, counsel, experts, surveyors, courts, and other relevant parties.
• Assist with negotiations and settlement of Housing Disrepair claims.
• Monitor court directions, limitation dates, deadlines, and key case milestones.
• Review and assess evidence relating to property condition, disrepair, repairs, inspections, and associated losses.
• Assist with assessing quantum, damages, costs, litigation risks, and prospects of success.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic case files and case management records.
• Provide clear and professional communication to clients throughout the litigation process.
• Manage client expectations and ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Meet agreed performance, quality, financial, and file progression targets.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £32,000, depending on experience.
• Performance-related bonus with OTE up to £40,000.
• Opportunity to work on a varied and challenging Housing Disrepair cases
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing law firm.
• Supportive, collaborative, and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to develop your litigation expertise and take on increasing responsibility.
• Performance-based earning opportunities.