Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal needed in Central London Paying £122.26 per day ref OR118909

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and assistance on a range of housing management and landlord and tenant matters.
• Assist with the conduct of litigation relating to:

• Possession proceedings
• Access injunctions
• Anti-social behaviour (ASB) cases
• Disrepair claims
• Tenancy enforcement matters

• Draft legal proceedings, pleadings, witness statements, notices, applications and other litigation documents.
• Manage a caseload of pre-action housing litigation matters under supervision.
• Support solicitors, counsel and legal colleagues in preparing cases for court and hearings.
• Liaise with housing officers, clients, external solicitors, counsel, courts and partner agencies.
• Provide support and guidance to witnesses involved in legal proceedings, including attendance at meetings and occasional home visits where required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case management records in accordance with departmental procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct legal research and assist in preparing legal advice notes, reports and correspondence.
• Support the delivery of training and awareness sessions on housing management and landlord and tenant law.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Provide cover for colleagues within the legal team as required.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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