Paralegal – Housing Disrepair & Casualty

Forbes Solicitors; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Preston is seeking a skilled Paralegal for their Housing Disrepair/Casualty team. The ideal candidate will possess a law degree or level 6 qualification, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. They will support legal advisors and manage client queries. This role ensures a good work-life balance while delivering high-quality legal services. Benefits include 33 days annual leave and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Enhanced sick pay

Health care benefits

Profit share scheme

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, including proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective support to advisors through chargeable legal work.
• Draft and prepare legal documents based on in-depth analysis.
• Manage the progression of client files and queries.
• Conduct legal research to support matter strategy.
• Maintain accurate records in the case management system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

IT skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Law Degree or Level 6 legal qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Legal case-management systems

Job description

A leading law firm in Preston is seeking a skilled Paralegal for their Housing Disrepair/Casualty team. The ideal candidate will possess a law degree or level 6 qualification, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. They will support legal advisors and manage client queries. This role ensures a good work-life balance while delivering high-quality legal services. Benefits include 33 days annual leave and ongoing professional development opportunities.