Guinness
Litigation Paralegal
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About the Role
The Legal Services team at Guinness is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to manage a caseload of standard litigation matters while providing support to the Litigation Lawyers on more complex cases. The role will primarily focus on housing disrepair claims and matters arising under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months, working 35 hours per week and based at our London office. Guinness operates a hybrid working model, providing a flexible balance between office-based and home-based working.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with experience in supporting or handling litigation matters. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly, accurately, and professionally. Strong attention to detail, sound organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines are essential.
You will be confident building effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders and possess strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
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Essential Skills and Experience
- Experience of managing or supporting litigation matters.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to present information to a high standard.
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with a methodical approach and excellent attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work effectively to deadlines and performance targets.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
- Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience working within a housing association, local authority, or other public sector organisation.
Essential Qualifications
- Law Degree, Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), Legal Practice Course (LPC), CILEX Level 3 (Associate), or an equivalent legal qualification.
If you would like to learn more about the role and its key responsibilities, or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please refer to the attached role profile.
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Please note the advertised salary includes an additional £4,000 local job supplement for London.
Interviews will be held in person at our Euston office on the 14th and 15th October.
About The Guinness Partnership
The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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