HDR Paralegal

Met een K; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is looking for a Paralegal to join their Housing Disrepair team. This role is ideal for law graduates eager to gain practical experience. Responsibilities include checking claim information, reviewing triage reports, and consulting with surveyors. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options after probation, generous holiday allowances, and additional perks to support employees' well-being and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working after probation

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Attendance bonus

Quarterly team-bonding activities

Death in service benefit

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Law graduate with a strong interest in housing law.
• Skilled in managing electronic case files.
• Committed to excellent client care.

Responsibilities

• Check and review initial claim information.
• Send files for triage and review reports.
• Identify and process files for rejection.
• Consult with surveyors.
• Assist team members with file handling.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent research skills

Ability to work well in a team environment

Education

Law graduate

Job description

Our client is recognised by the Legal 500 and with nearly 30 years experience, and regarded as one of the top specialised Law Firms in the UK.

They have an exciting new opportunity to join them as a Paralegal in their Housing Disrepair team.

The role will ideally suit a law graduate looking to expand on their experience.

What You Will Be Doing

• Checking and reviewing initial claim information from clients
• Sending files for triage and reviewing triage reports
• Identifying and processing files to be rejected
• Consulting with surveyors
• Assisting other team members as necessary, including various elements of file handling

What They Are Looking For

• Law graduate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills both electronic and case management
• Excellent research skills
• Understanding the importance of client care
• Working well in a team environment

What They Are Offering

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working after probation period
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Attendance bonus
• Quarterly funded team-bonding activities
• Death in service
• Auto-enrolment company pension

If you are interested in this role of Paralegal, click apply now and a member of the team will be in touch.

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