Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Paralegal for our client, a local government organisation based in Farringdon or Croydon, London. (This role can be based out of either office location).

The successful post holder will provide legal support and advice on housing management and landlord and tenant litigation, reporting to the Legal Services Manager. You will assist solicitors and counsel with possession claims, injunctions, antisocial behaviour matters and disrepair claims, while managing your own pre-action caseload.

This role is a contract position with an initial contract of 3 months, with the possibility to extend. This role is 5 days in the office initally, reduce to 4 after 3 weeks, reduce to 3 after 12 weeks.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Assist with legal advice on housing management and landlord and tenant disputes, including possession claims, access injunctions and the defence of disrepair claims
• Carry a caseload of pre-action housing management litigation matters
• Draft legal proceedings, pleadings, witness statements and other litigation documents
• Support litigation solicitors and counsel in the conduct of cases
• Provide witness support, particularly in antisocial behaviour cases, including occasional out-of-hours work and home visits
• Liaise with clients, colleagues, external solicitors and partners
• Maintain accurate case management records in line with legal team processes and procedures
• Assist with training officers across the organisation on housing and landlord and tenant law
• Cover for other litigation paralegals when required.

Personal Requirements:

• Law degree or equivalent qualification
• Strong Microsoft Office and Outlook skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information to a high professional standard
• Ability to handle highly confidential information
• A confident and accountable decision-maker
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn from feedback
• A strong team player who considers the impact of their actions on colleagues and residents
• Experience of pre-action casework or housing management litigation within a housing association or public sector organisation, or experience in a legal department or solicitors’ practice, would be desirable

Pay: £160.79 per day

Working Hours: 9:00am - 17:00pm / Monday to Friday

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35, and pay will be via an umbrella company.