Paralegal | Housing Management & Property Litigation

Paralegal | Housing Management & Property Litigation

Location: Cardiff, South Wales

TSR Legal is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Paralegal specialising in Housing Management and Property Litigation to join an established legal team in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional looking to develop their career within a specialist litigation environment, gaining exposure to a varied caseload and working alongside experienced solicitors.

Previous experience in housing management or property litigation would be advantageous but is not essential. The role would suit someone with strong legal research, drafting and organisational skills who is keen to develop their expertise in this area of law.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide legal support to solicitors and fee earners while also having the opportunity to develop and manage their own caseload.

The work will involve advising and assisting social housing providers on a broad range of housing management and property litigation matters, including:

• Possession proceedings relating to rent arrears, breaches of tenancy, anti-social behaviour and unauthorised occupiers.
• Injunction proceedings.
• Housing disrepair claims.
• County Court proceedings and associated litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors and fee earners with the day-to-day management and progression of legal files.
• Drafting claim forms, pleadings and witness statements for court proceedings.
• Managing multiple cases and ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Preparing trial bundles and coordinating court documentation.
• Liaising with courts, barristers, clients and colleagues to progress matters efficiently.
• Attending court to assist barristers and fee earners where required.
• Responding to client enquiries and obtaining outstanding documentation.
• Maintaining accurate and well-organised electronic and paper files.
• Managing diaries, prioritising workloads and meeting departmental targets.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant procedures and internal policies.

About You

The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised and confident, with the ability to manage a demanding workload while maintaining excellent standards of client care.

Applicants should ideally demonstrate:

• Strong legal research and drafting skills.
• The ability to prepare pleadings and witness statements for court.
• Excellent administrative and organisational abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly in plain English.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• A client-focused attitude and the ability to empathise with clients.
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• The confidence to work independently and with limited supervision.
• A positive, adaptable and collaborative approach.

Desirable Experience

The following would be beneficial but are not essential:

• Completion of the Legal Practice Course (LPC), or currently studying towards it.
• Experience working with Registered Social Landlords or Registered Providers of Social Housing.
• Previous experience in a similar paralegal role.
• Familiarity with County Court procedures.
• Experience using document management and legal time-recording systems.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to build your experience within housing management and property litigation, develop your legal skills and work on a varied caseload involving complex and interesting matters.

The position would suit a driven legal professional who is keen to learn, take on responsibility and progress their career within a specialist legal team.

Apply Today

If you have a legal background and are interested in developing your career in housing management and property litigation, TSR Legal would love to hear from you.

Contact Rachel Phillips inn confidence on 02920 388100 / Rachel@tsrlegal.co.uk