Paralegal

Job purpose:

Legal for Lettings have entered the market with a sole purpose of providing straight forward, fuss free, and competitively priced legal services to landlords and their letting agents. Legal for Lettings operates as a new business within Barbon Insurance Group Limited, which is a parent company to a number of well-established brands within the Private Rented Sector.

Our team of experienced legal professionals specialise in resolving disputes between landlords and their tenants, providing innovative and affordable legal services.

As a Paralegal within our team, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of cases through to completion, undertaking a number of activities including issuing notices seeking possession; drafting and issuing of possession proceedings and money claims; preparation of Court bundles; taking instruction in relation to defended matters; determining the most appropriate enforcement action to recover unpaid rent and legal costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and serve notices seeking possession pursuant to the relevant sections of the Housing Act 1988, or other applicable legislation

• Draft and issue claim forms and particulars of claim relating to possession proceedings and debt claims

• Prepare hearing bundles for parties

• Take instructions in relation to defended litigation

• Enforce orders of the Court, with regard to recovering possession, outstanding rent arrears and legal costs

• Monitor and prioritise incoming email and post, to ensure adherence with Court and legislative timescales

• Reviewing files in order to identify and outline any risks to clients

• Adhere to all relevant policies, Standard Operating processes, regulatory and business service level agreements

Why PIB Group?

PIB Group is one of the UK’s fastest-growing insurance businesses, offering real career progression, professional development, and a collaborative culture where your work truly matters.

We encourage our people to be collaborative, with entrepreneurship at our core. We are a fast-paced, growing organisation and an exciting place to be.

We also value ambition and creative thinking. You don’t have to tick every box to apply, if you bring fresh ideas and a drive to grow, we’d love to hear from you!

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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