Locum Housing Disrepair Paralegal

Locum Housing Disrepair Paralegal

Posted 2 weeks ago by Venn Group

£20 Per day
Undetermined
Onsite
England

Locum Housing Disrepair Paralegal Up to 25 per hour Umbrella Predominantly Remote Working 3 months + - East Midlands

Venn Group s specialist legal team are currently working with an established Local Authority in the East Midlands who are recruiting for a Locum Housing Disrepair Paralegal to join their department.

Position: Locum Housing Disrepair Paralegal

Organisation: East Midlands based Local Authority

Duration: 3 months initial contract with the likelihood of extension thereafter

Working Pattern: Full time & Part-time can be considered (25 hours+)

Working Arrangement: Predominately remote working

Hourly Rate: up to 25 per hour Umbrella

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Housing Disrepair Paralegal to become part of a forward thinking, proactive Local Authority.  The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within Local Government specialising in Housing Litigation Law.

Duties may include:


  • Responsible for managing case load within the Housing Disrepair Department
  • Discuss potential claims and provide an initial screening review on the telephone in-line with the agreed criteria for new cases
  • To review incoming information and establish a possible claim route
  • Ensure all information is scanned and uploaded to the case management system
  • Maintaining the case management system, making sure all workflow steps are correctly inputted
  • Assess prospects and prepare letters of claim and advise on the evidence with the clients
  • Prepare surveyors instructions, advise on the same & claim documents and proceedings
  • Deal with case as they proceed via the court process, whilst ensuring compliance with court deadlines and directions
  • Liaise with Counsel, experts and any other third parties in an efficient and professional manner
  • Support experts by providing them with all the information they need, liaising with them to ensure they review cases as quickly as possible
  • Provide excellent customer service by regularly updating clients on the progress of their case and answering any queries in a professional manner

If this role is of interest, please apply online or call Sam Cox or Connie Ross on 0121 616 0660 for further information.

midlandslegal@venngroup.com

Job Reference:

J78018

Locum Housing Disrepair Paralegal Up to 25 per hour Umbrella Predominantly Remote Working 3 months + - East Midlands

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