Housing Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

We are a renowned multiservice law firm committed to access for justice. Our lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties and human rights. We are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm who are currently recruiting a Paralegal to join our East Dulwich Office.

This is a full-time position with the successful candidate being part of a dynamic and growing team. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to fee earners, to include:

• Providing the highest level of client care in the management of client matters
• Building relationships with internal and external parties
• Ensuring that files are managed effectively, meeting set deadlines, complying with precedents, creating letters or documents on the case management system
• Attending clients and completing public funding applications
• Sorting, labelling and indexing large volumes of documents
• Liaising with local authorities, housing associations and medical professionals to request/receive documents
• Assisting with the preparation of hearing bundles
• Attending and taking notes of internal and client meetings
• Ad hoc duties and other related duties as required

About you:

• Committed to access to justice and representing vulnerable clients
• Attention to detail and the confidence to work independently as well as in a team
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Have completed either a law degree or the GDL. Ideally, candidates will also have completed the LPC, although this is not essential
• Candidates who are undertaking or looking to undertake the SQE will also be considered
• Keen interest in social justice whether through employment or working within the community

You will receive a positive and supportive working environment with a team that prides themselves on promoting from within, exposure to industry specialists and a fantastic opportunity to start or continue your development in an award-winning law firm.

We are looking for individuals who are able to join the team ASAP and those on short or no notice periods may be preferred.

The firm will consider applications from those seeking permanent positions as well as those interested in a 12-month fixed term contract.

Salary and benefits start at £25,642.00 but will be negotiable and will reflect experience or potential of the candidate but we pay the London Real Living Wage as a minimum salary for a 37.5 hourly week.