Disrepair Paralegal FTC 12-18 Months

Your new companyYou will be joining a social housing provider committed to delivering high-quality homes, investing in its communities, and continuously improving the experience of its residents. As part of a growing Legal Disrepair Team, the organisation is strengthening its approach to housing condition claims and risk management across the business. You will join a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise will play a key role in driving successful legal outcomes and improving service delivery.Your new roleYou will take ownership of a varied and often high-volume caseload. The work will include disrepair claims, complex housing litigation, injunction applications, enforcement matters, and wider housing management issues.A key part of the role will involve courtroom advocacy, with regular attendance at court hearings where you will represent the organisation directly. You will be responsible for supporting with the preparation of injunction applications, as well as managing cases through to resolution.Responsibilities will include:Defending claims brought against the organisationDrafting legal documents including witness statements, pleadings, and injunction applicationsPreparing court bundles and instructing Counsel where appropriateRepresenting the organisation at regional court hearingsWorking closely with surveyors, housing teams, and internal stakeholders to gather evidenceAssessing legal risk, identifying trends, and providing practical, ..... full job details .....