LR Legal Recruitment

Housing Paralegal

About the Employer

Job Description

Role - Housing Paralegal Location - Dulwich Salary - £26k Our Client are a renowned multiservice law firm committed to access for justice. Their lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties and human rights. They are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm who are currently recruiting a Paralegal to join their East Dulwich Office. This is a full-time position with the successful candidate being part of a dynamic and growing team. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to fee earners, to include: Providing the highest level of client care in the management of client matters Building relationships with internal and external parties Ensuring that files are managed effectively, meeting set deadlines, complying with precedents, creating letters or documents on the case management system Attending clients and completing public funding applications Sorting, labelling and indexing large volumes of documents Liaising with local authorities, housing associations and medical professionals to request/receive documents Assisting with the preparation of hearing bundles Attending and taking notes of internal and client meetings Ad hoc duties and other related duties as required About you: Committed to access to justice and representing vulnerable clients Attention to detail and the confidence to work independently as well as in a team Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure Have completed either a law degree or the GDL. Ideally, candidates will also have completed the LPC, although this is not essential Candidates who are undertaking or looking to undertake the SQE will also be considered Keen interest in social justice whether through employment or working within the community