Paralegal - Housing and Regeneration

Capsticks Solicitors LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Capsticks Solicitors LLP in Manchester is seeking a proactive paralegal to support partners and solicitors in housing and related casework. You will assist with file management, drafting correspondence, preparing reports, and liaising with clients while developing your legal skills.

The role offers a supportive team, training opportunities, and a clear path to progression within a nationally recognised practice. 2:1 degree and strong IT/communication skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• A 2:1 undergraduate degree.
• LPC or BVC qualification (LPC preferred but not essential).
• Strong IT skills and ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Good administration skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners and working to a chargeable hours target.
• General case management and drafting general correspondence and documents.
• Preparing and drafting reports to the client and liaising with clients.
• Carrying out Land Registry searches and submitting SDLT returns.
• Proof reading documents and undertaking research.
• Administrative tasks such as invoicing and supporting training where appropriate.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong IT skills

Strong written skills

Good administration

Deadline driven

Education

2:1 undergraduate degree

LPC or BVC (preferred)

Job description

Location - Manchester

Hybrid working

The Divison

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a nationally recognised team who primarily advise and assist Registered Providers of Social Housing across the country in the delivery of new affordable housing.

Our work covers a broad spectrum including site/unit acquisition, planning and construction advice, procurement and governance advice, future sales (plots and assets), funding to support future delivery, stock rationalisation, commercial leases, auction sales and keeping up to date with relevant legislative and regulatory changes in the sector which may affect or clients.

Our team has a real passion to support our clients achieve the best strategic and commercial outcomes ensuring affordable homes are available for the future.

We are friendly, approachable and supportive, encouraging our team to develop and gain new skills to move forward with their careers.

The Role and Responsibilites

The main role and responsibilities will include helping a partner and solicitors in aspects of their casework including (although, this is not an exhaustive list):

• Assisting fee earners;
• Working to a chargeable hours target;
• General case management;
• Drafting general correspondence and documents;
• Preparing and drafting reports to the client;
• Liaison with clients and analysing evidence received in order to advise the client;
• Carrying out Land Registry searches;
• Submitting SDLT returns;
• Proof reading documents;
• Undertaking research;
• Administrative tasks such as invoicing;
• Supervision, support and relevant training will be provided although the successful applicant will also be encouraged, where appropriate, to use their own initiative.

Skills and Experience

Candidates should have:

• A 2:1 undergraduate degree;
• Ideally an LPC or BVC qualification (LPC would be preferred but is not essential)
• Strong IT skills;
• Ability to adhere to and manage deadlines;
• Strong written skills;
• Good administration skills; and
• Excellent communication skills;

Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate at interview that they:

• Are able to work well as part of a team;
• Can follow procedures and direction with precision;
• Are able to meet deadlies;
• Are able to work well under pressure;
• Are well organised;
• Have good attention to detail;
• Are proactive; and
• Are self-motivated

Interview Process:

• The first stage will either be a 20 minute telephone interview or we will ask you to complete an online video screening which will involve recording your answers to somerole related questions.
• The second stage will be an online team’s interview, which can last up to 1 hour. After your interview, you will be asked to complete a role related test. This can last up to45 minutes. Please ensure that you have enough time to complete the test when booking in for an interview.
• We will aim to deliver outcomes within 2 weeks following the completion of your interview.

Capsticks is an inclusive employer

At Capsticks we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. Capsticks is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and therefore we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, background, culture, ethnicity, race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, neurodiversity, religion and beliefs.

We will make reasonable adjustments to our application and interview process to ensure that you have the best chance of success. We understand that there's not a "one size fits all" approach to adjustments so our team will work with you individually to understand more about your requirements.