Paralegal - #2084986

Job Title: Paralegal
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £33,619.98 per annum (£37,101.35 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday- Hybrid
Location: Speke, Liverpool

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
Please note that whilst we will accept applications based on any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.


The difference you will make as a Paralegal
You will be part of and support the in-house Legal Team with building compliance work, including but not limited to, access for damp and mould inspections, electrical inspections, gas safety checks, fire safety work and stock condition surveys. You will provide high quality, responsive and consistent legal support on access matters from start to conclusion. This will include checking receipt of legal documentation such as legal packs and Court Orders, accurately drafting Court paperwork, including claim form, particulars of claim, draft orders and witness evidence.

About you
We are looking for someone with
• A Degree from a recognised UK university or equivalent (or qualification gained from a non-UK university).
• Excellent database management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High level of IT literacy and excellent research skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships within TRGL and with external stakeholders and advisers.


Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.


Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits


Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.


Role Profile


• Provide high quality, responsive and consistent legal support on access matters from start to conclusion. This will include:


• Checking receipt of legal documentation such as legal packs and Court Orders.
• Accurately drafting Court paperwork, including claim form, particulars of claim, draft orders and witness evidence.
• Updating our electronic case management system and customer relationship management system (Salesforce) to ensure case information is up to date at all times.
• Preparation of Court bundles.
• Updating the Legal Team’s diaries with hearing dates.
• Attendance at Court to represent TRGL.
• Drafting Briefs to Advocates.
• Instructing Process Servers.
• Liaising with the Court about applications and discontinuing cases where necessary.


• Work closely with other members of the Legal team and colleagues in the Building Compliance team to help develop an efficient, cost-effective process using internal systems for handling access matters and support with identifying and overcoming any issue with the process.


• Ability to handle a high volume of work with competing priorities / deadlines.


• Adhere to any applicable internal timescales/service standards.


• Ensure that use of the Legal case management system and customer relationship management system (Salesforce) is maintained and optimised to deliver an excellent service for access matters, including using templates.


• Attend meetings with the Housing Litigation team and Building Compliance team to discuss access matters as required.


• Assist with managing the Housing Litigation Team’s SharePoint and intranet pages.


• Be an effective team player and contribute to the wider team, which may include providing support with matters other than Building Compliance work, as and when required.


• Be an excellent ambassador for the Legal team and support the business positively and constructively in achieving its corporate objectives.


• Work towards personal and team objectives and attend training opportunities, as required.


• Adhere to the business’ policies and procedures.


Person specification
Knowledge, Skills and...