Paralegal

NRG.; North East; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Paralegal to join their Housing Disrepair team. This role is ideal for a law graduate looking to gain experience in legal case management. Responsibilities include reviewing client claims, liaising with surveyors, and assisting teammates. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working after probation, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working after probation

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Attendance bonus

Quarterly funded team-bonding activities

Death in service

Auto-enrolment company pension

Qualifications

• Must be a law graduate with a good understanding of client care.
• Strong organisational skills needed for case management.
• Skills in research and communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Check and review initial claim information from clients.
• Send files for triage and review triage reports.
• Identify and process files to be rejected.
• Liaise with surveyors for necessary information.
• Assist team members with file handling as needed.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent research skills

Ability to work well in a team

Education

Law graduate

Job description

Our client is recognised by the Legal 500 and with nearly 30 years’ experience, and regarded as one of the top specialised Law Firms in the UK.

They have an exciting new opportunity to join them as a Paralegal in their Housing Disrepair team.

The role will ideally suit a law graduate looking to expand on their experience.

What you will be doing:

• Checking and reviewing initial claim information from clients
• Sending files for triage and reviewing triage reports
• Identifying and processing files to be rejected
• Liaising with surveyors
• Assisting other team members as necessary, including various elements of file handling

What are they looking for:

• Law graduate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills both electronic and case management
• Excellent research skills
• Understanding the importance of client care
• Working well in a team environment

What they are offering:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working after probation period
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Attendance bonus
• Quarterly funded team-bonding activities
• Death in service
• Auto-enrolment company pension

If you are interested in this role of Paralegal, click ‘apply now’ and a member of the team will be in touch.

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