Paralegal

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd

Job Location:

Kettering - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

2-3 month contract position with a local authority

Summary

This is a 2-3 month contract position with a local authority supporting a busy Housing Disrepair team. The role involves managing claimant files gathering evidence drafting legal documents and efficiently progressing claims from instruction to resolution. You will be integral in delivering timely high-quality client service and ensuring cases are prepared to a high standard for settlement or litigation.

Responsibilities

File Management: Open and manage claimant files ensuring accurate data entry compliance and organization throughout the claim lifecycle.
Client Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients providing updates obtaining instructions and managing expectations with empathy and professionalism.
Gather and review documents including tenancy agreements repair records photos/videos medical evidence and expert reports.
Arrange and follow up on Housing Disrepair Surveys/expert inspections and liaise with surveyors as needed.

Essential Experience Required

Experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant in civil litigation personal injury housing or consumer disputes.
Demonstrable experience in drafting correspondence and legal documents and working to the Pre-Action Protocols.
Experience managing a caseload with deadlines and client communication in a legal environment.

Essential Qualifications Required

Strong academic background or relevant legal training (e.g. LLB GDL or substantive paralegal experience).

Additional Information

Working hours: 37 hours per week
Remote working

The role closes soon apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

We are looking for a paralegal/legal assistant to work on our Housing Disrepair Claims. Full time 37 hours remote working

Required Education:

We are looking for a paralegal/legal assistant to work on our Housing Disrepair Claims. Full time 37 hours remote working

2-3 month contract position with a local authoritySummaryThis is a 2-3 month contract position with a local authority supporting a busy Housing Disrepair team. The role involves managing claimant files gathering evidence drafting legal documents and efficiently progressing claims from instruction to...