Paralegal – Housing Management

Capsticks LLP; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Capsticks LLP in Winchester is seeking a trainee/paralegal to support partners and solicitors in housing management cases. The role involves assisting fee earners, handling injunctions, drafting correspondence, and conducting research.

Successful candidates will have a 2:1 degree, preferably LPC, strong IT skills and the ability to meet deadlines. A collaborative, organised, detail‑oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners and working to a chargeable hours target.
• Running a caseload of access injunctions.
• Drafting general correspondence and documents.
• Undertaking legal research and liaising with clients to advise on cases.
• Liaison with third parties, including Counsel, defendants and the Courts.
• Preparing pleadings and witness statements; liaising with witnesses.
• Preparing disclosure and handling invoicing tasks.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Education

2:1 undergraduate degree

LPC or BVC qualification (LPC preferred)

Job description

The Division

We provide housing management advice to over 200 social housing providers across the country, offering our clients specialist legal advice from people who understand the issues.

Location

Winchester

Hybrid working

We provide housing management advice to over 200 social housing providers across the country, offering our clients specialist legal advice from people who understand the issues. Our pragmatic approach blends operational, strategic and legal expertise. We guide our clients through the legal maze, so they can avoid expensive mistakes and withstand potential legal challenges. Our unique services include an in-house counsel and 24/7 advice line. Working in partnership with clients, we offer topical updates and bespoke training to ensure your people gain in knowledge and confidence.

The Role And Responsibilities

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;
• Running a caseload of access injunctions
• Drafting general correspondence and documents;
• Undertaking research;
• Liaison with clients and analysing evidence received in order to advise the client;
• Liaison with third parties, including Counsel, defendants and their representatives and the Courts;
• Preparing pleadings;
• Liaison with witnesses and drafting witness statements;
• Preparing disclosure
• 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;

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 well organised;
• Have good attention to detail;
• Are able to work well under pressure;
• 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 some role 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 to 45 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.