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Housing Paralegal

We are a renowned multiservice law firm committed to access for justice. Our lawyers specialise in criminal defence, family law, housing, civil liberties and human rights. We are a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recommended firm who are currently recruiting a Paralegal to join our 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

You will receive a positive and supportive working environment with a team that prides themselves on promoting from within, exposure to industry specialists and a fantastic opportunity to start or continue your development in an award-winning law firm.