Legal Assistants - London, United Kingdom - Owen Reed

    Owen Reed
    Owen Reed London, United Kingdom

    Found in: Jooble UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

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    Description

    We are recruiting a
    Paralegal to work within our
    Housing Management and Property Litigation Team as building their own caseload.

    Ideally, they will have Housing Management or Property Litigation experience but this is not essential.

    Our
    Housing Management and Property Litigation Department acts for over 100 Registered Providers (RPs) in England and Wales advising on all aspects of housing management and property litigation advice.

    We believe that effective housing management is key to our clients' performance as social landlords.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • Draft and prepare claim forms, pleadings, and witness statements for the County Court.
    • Conduct advocacy in the County Court on routine matters.
    • Follow department procedures, the Solicitor's Accounts Rules, and the Firm's policies and procedures as detailed in the Office Manual.

    Qualifications:

    • Minimum 2:2 degree or equivalent in Law (or appropriate conversion).
    • Ability to conduct effective legal research.
    • Competent in all MS applications, to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.
    • Successful completion of the LPC or studying the LPC parttime.
    • Have experience dealing with RPs/private landlords.
    • Knowledge of Partners for Windows (time recording system).

    Benefits:

    • Join a team including 8 partners, 13 solicitors, 4 Chartered Legal Executive Lawyers, and 26 Paralegals with a wealth of experience in the field.
    • Work with Housing and private landlords in a broad range of matters.
    • Flexible working hours.
    • Be a part of a diverse client base including private organizations, landowners, developers, investors, charities, and local authorities. If you possess the necessary qualifications and skills, please submit your application.