Remote Access Enforcement Paralegal-Proactive Case Manager

MSV Housing; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility on where you work with at‑

home working kit provided

33 days holiday per year plus bank hol

Company pension scheme with up to 10%

Health cash plan

Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months

Health and Wellbeing Support

Life assurance

Learning and development

Equality and Inclusion networks

Job summary

MSV Housing in Manchester is seeking an Access Enforcement Paralegal to manage cases from referral to resolution, supporting pre-action activity, injunctions, warrants and court proceedings under the Solicitor's direction. You will diary deadlines, prepare pre-action correspondence, assist with court documents, and foster voluntary access while ensuring compliance with housing regulation and Awaab’s Law.

If you have experience in legal, housing or case management and strong organisational and

Qualifications

• Strong evidence gathering and analytical skills, with the ability to review information, identify risks and present accurate evidence.
• Excellent organisation and case management skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet statutory deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience dealing with customers in sensitive or challenging circumstances and handling confidential information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Manage access enforcement cases from referral through to resolution, ensuring cases are prioritised according to urgent and non-urgent cases and progressed in line with legal requirements.
• Diary, monitor and comply with key dates and deadlines.
• Prepare and progress pre-action correspondence and communications.
• Support court proceedings, including injunctions, warrants and other court action, collating documentation and evidence, preparing documents such as court forms, applications, case chronologies, witness statements, court bundles and statements of costs
• Work closely with customers and internal and external stakeholders to achieve voluntary access wherever possible, taking a fair, proportionate and customer-focused approach.
• Support MSV’s compliance and safety responsibilities, including access relating to gas, electrical and fire safety, repairs, Awaab’s Law and housing condition investigations.
• Maintain accurate case records and drive improvement, monitoring deadlines, outcomes, costs and trends while helping improve access rates and reduce the need for legal intervention.

Skills

Evidence gathering

Organisation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Paralegal/CILEX/LPC/SQE housing qualification desirable

Job description

MSV Housing in Manchester is seeking an Access Enforcement Paralegal to manage cases from referral to resolution, supporting pre-action activity, injunctions, warrants and court proceedings under the Solicitor's direction. You will diary deadlines, prepare pre-action correspondence, assist with court documents, and foster voluntary access while ensuring compliance with housing regulation and Awaab’s Law.

If you have experience in legal, housing or case management and strong organisational and