Legal Assistant

Description:

You will have your own caseload which will be predominately escalated arrears cases that have been referred to you, to drive an effective resolution. You will play a crucial role in rent and service charge collection for the organisation. Your decisions will be in collaboration with operational teams while placing the resident at the center of every decision.

You will assist with team and organisational projects and provide administrative support to the legal team. You will collaborate and support your legal colleagues to ensure that resources are deployed in accordance with business needs.

Specific duties will include:
 

• Leading on rent and service charge recovery cases referred to you by the operational teams, with the goal of maximising income for the organisation.
• Preparing, drafting, and responding to all necessary legal documentation and bundles, evidence, and witness statements as required.
• Providing excellent administrative support for the legal team including inbox management, excellent record keeping, and document handling.
   

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a conscientious person, who has an eye for detail and an enthusiasm for law. You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to exercise good judgment and discretion. You will also be able to develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, operational teams, and third-party stakeholders.

Essential:
 

• Good research skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working within an income and debt recovery team within a legal department or practice, housing association, or similar organization.
   

Desirable:
 

• Educated to A-levels or equivalent
• Understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules particularly as it relates to debt recovery action.
• Legal drafting skills