Housing Paralegal
- Employer
- Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £20 - £22 per hour
- Closing date
- 4 Dec 2019
- Reference
- 915749
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- Practice area
- Civil litigation
- Contract type
- Locum/Contract
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
- Position
- Paralegal
- Sector
- Public sector/Charities
Job Details
We have an exciting opportunity for a Locum Housing Paralegal to join a central London Borough for an initial 3-6 months basis with the view to be extended.
The successful Housing Paralegal will be expected to provide support and manage a caseload of housing disrepair matters and also be dealing with task such as;
- To maintain a caseload of routine and some non-routine matters under supervision.
- To provide clear and accurate legal advice to clients in the Council's services.
- To undertake basic advocacy on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals, where this is part of the work of the team.
- To draft legal documentation.
- To research and analyse the law.
- To attend court with counsel on own cases and those of others in Legal Services.
- To deliver briefs and other papers to courts and barristers' chambers and issue/file documents with Courts.
The successful Housing Paralegal will be required to undertake their own caseload the caseload will consist of issuing possession proceedings, enforcing possession, advising on evidence alongside other routine matters. Housing experience is ideal.
Benefits
- Friendly and supportive team
- Competitive hourly rate
- Well located offices
- Great transport links
Our Client is ideally looking for someone who has worked for or on behalf of local authorities and the wider public sector. Alternatively, they would consider those who have worked in private practice with transferable skills.
We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Zanub Najmi in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. Over the years we have built up an enviable relationship with employers and our expert team of consultants boast up-to-date market knowledge and a strong reputation making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you.
Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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Company
About Sellick Partnership
Established in 2002, Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment business with seven offices nationwide and more than 100 employees.
We offer a complete legal recruitment service on a nationwide basis within the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Our Legal team are considered one of the best in the country and are highly knowledgeable in their specialist markets.
Our Legal Recruitment Consultants are market specialists and highly experienced in sourcing and placing high-calibre locum, contract and permanent legal professionals across the UK.
We recruit across all areas of law, sourcing and placing candidates in legal jobs such as legal director, legal executive, barristers and solicitors as well as positions at the paralegal level.
For our clients, we offer a tailored approach to recruitment services that is based on the needs of your organisation. We take the time to get to know you and your organisation, and support you at every step of the way to secure high-calibre legal candidates every time.
For our candidates, we regularly partner with legal chambers and specialist legal organisations to hold CPD training events, workshops and seminars to help you keep abreast of industry news and topical issues. These events for legal professionals are a great way of networking and learning new skills that you can use as you progress through your legal career.
With in-depth sector knowledge, an extensive network of clients and high-calibre legal professionals plus an unrivalled name in the market, we are best placed to support your recruitment needs. Get in touch with us today to find out how we can help you.
Manchester: 0161 834 1642
Leeds: 0113 243 9775
London: 0203 997 9255
We specialise in recruiting professionals into a variety of positions on a permanent and temporary basis across the following specialisms: Finance & Accountancy, HR, Procurement, Change & Transformation, ICT & Digital Technology, Actuarial, Wealth & Investment Management, Housing & Property Services and Senior & Executive. To find out more about Sellick Partnership, please visit our website: www.sellickpartnership.co.uk
- Website
- http://www.sellickpartnership.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 0161 834 1642
- Location
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Sellick Partnership
Queens Court
24 Queens Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M2 5HX
GB
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