Trowers & Hamlins
Paralegal - Tenancy Disputes
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Paralegal - Tenancy Disputes
Department: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Birmingham
Description
As a result of an increase in instructions received, particularly in relation to defending claims where tenants are alleging their landlord has breached their repairing obligations and are seeking compensation (known as disrepair claims), the team is seeking to appoint a Paralegal to be based in the Birmingham office.
The Role
- Providing support to the wider team;
- Managing defended housing disrepair claims;
- Providing advice in writing and by telephone;
- Drafting witness statements;
- Progressing and managing cases that proceed to trial by complying with Court directions such as disclosure and instructing Counsel;
- Negotiating settlements with opposing parties;
- Advising clients on cases and the merits of a case;
- Meeting clients;
- Actively participating in business development initiatives and maintaining good client relationships.
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The Candidate
The firm has a competency framework for paralegals and in particular for this role we require:
- Strong technical and organisational skills;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Client focus;
- Drive and enthusiasm;
- Team based approach;
- Commercial awareness;
- Ability to work to deadlines;
- Good interpersonal skills, presenting and client facing skills;
- Good academic record is essential;
- LLB/LPC graduate desirable but not essential;
- Previous paralegal experience is desirable;
- Experience of litigation matters, ideally property, is desirable;
- Residential landlord and tenant litigation, especially experience of disrepair claims, is desirable;
- An interest in marketing;
- An ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision – a self-starter.
Benefits
Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.
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Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.
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