Housing Management Disrepair Paralegal - Birmingham, Bristol or Leeds at Bevan Brittan Llp in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

witness evidence

litigation deadlines

cost schedules

disclosure lists

trial bundles

client instructions

The role will also include contact with clients to take instructions and progress cases.

The role will involve supporting the Solicitors within the team with their caseload, but will also offer the opportunity to build a personal caseload of appropriate cases. The clients you will be advising will mostly be housing associations, local authorities and specialist supported accommodation providers. Full support and supervision will be provided.

Preparing witness evidence
Liaising with Counsel, opponents and the Courts
Arranging case conferences, witness meetings and conferences with Counsel
Ensuring compliance with litigation deadlines
Drafting costs schedules for hearings
Drafting County Court claims
Preparing disclosure lists and documents
Preparing trial bundle indexes and bundles

Requirements

word

excel

outlook

paralegal

litigation

detail

We have an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal, ideally with some litigation legal experience, to join our team.

Self-motivated, enthusiastic, committed and approachable
Strong attention to detail and a clear communication style (both written and verbal)
Competent in all IT applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
Punctual with good time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a range of tasks
Good empathy skills and the ability to deal with a range of different personality types when working with clients and witnesses

Benefits

Supported by valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams work together to support almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence) legal and advisory services.

As a firm we embrace our differences, we act responsibly, now and for the future and we support you to be your best through our hybrid working model and professional development opportunities.

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded in 2004 with roots stretching back to the early 1800s, the firm has grown from a regional practice into a national commercial law powerhouse.
Operating from offices in Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, and London, its work spans major infrastructure, regeneration, and public sector projects.
It specialises in sectors like construction, energy & resource management, health & social care, housing, and government advisory.
The health & social care team acts for a third of NHS bodies and over 170 independent providers on operational and transactional matters.
In housing, it has guided major redevelopment schemes and advised on sustainability-linked financing totalling hundreds of millions.
The firm has also secured high-profile frameworks with central government departments, local authorities, and the NHS.

Culture + Values

We are an inclusive and supportive firm and we actively contribute to the local communities we work within.
We are a responsible business; we act responsibly now and in the future.
We take seriously our responsibilities to do the right thing by our clients, our colleagues and our communities.
We support and advise a range of clients within our established and emerging markets.
We have a fantastic culture, driven by ambition and a clear sense of purpose.
There’s a genuine commitment to supporting one another; people are talented and lovely to work with.

Environment + Sustainability

Accredited, carbon neutral firm with ISO 14001 certification.
Achieved UN Climate Neutral Now accreditation via Gold Standard offsetting schemes.
Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation accredited by Carbon Literacy Project.
All four offices powered solely by renewable energy.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to recognising and supporting talented people to succeed at all levels regardless of background, race, gender, sexuality, or disability.

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Role

Description

witness evidence

litigation deadlines

cost schedules

disclosure lists

trial bundles

client instructions

The role will also include contact with clients to take instructions and progress cases.

Preparing witness evidence
Liaising with Counsel, opponents and the Courts
Arranging case conferences, witness meetings and conferences with Counsel
Ensuring compliance with litigation deadlines
Drafting costs schedules for hearings
Drafting County Court claims
Preparing disclosure lists and documents
Preparing trial bundle indexes and bundles

Requirements

word

excel

outlook

paralegal

litigation

detail

We have an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal, ideally with some litigation legal experience, to join our team.

Self-motivated, enthusiastic, committed and approachable
Strong attention to detail and a clear communication style (both written and verbal)
Competent in all IT applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
Punctual with good time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a range of tasks
Good empathy skills and the ability to deal with a range of different personality types when working with clients and witnesses

Benefits

As a firm we embrace our differences, we act responsibly, now and for the future and we support you to be your best through our hybrid working model and professional development opportunities.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Housing Management Disrepair Paralegal - Birmingham, Bristol or Leeds

Bevan Brittan Llp

Housing Management Disrepair Paralegal - Birmingham, Bristol or Leeds

Bevan Brittan Llp

Description

witness evidence

litigation deadlines

cost schedules

disclosure lists

trial bundles

client instructions

Requirements

word

excel

outlook

paralegal

litigation

detail

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Description

witness evidence

litigation deadlines

cost schedules

disclosure lists

trial bundles

client instructions

Requirements

word

excel

outlook

paralegal

litigation

detail

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

£60 million revenue

Annual revenue

The firm achieved £60 million in revenue during the 2021/22 financial year.

1,900 clients

Active clients

The company currently serves around 1,900 clients across the UK.

2040 Net Zero

Carbon Emissions Target

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

90,000 Paper Saved

Monthly Paper Reduction

Paper-lite policy saved 90,000 pieces of paper per month in 2020.

327 Tonnes Offset

Carbon Footprint Offsetting

Carbon footprint measured at ~327 tonnes/year (2021); offset through Gold Standard schemes.

100% Data

Employee Data Reporting

All employee data on age, gender, and flexible working arrangements is reported as of 10 June 2025.

73% Volunteered

Colleague Data Sharing

Seventy-three percent of colleagues voluntarily shared data on various personal attributes, including disability, ethnicity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, education, parents' education, and caring responsibilities as of 10 June 2025.

Gender by Grade

Gender Statistics

Gender distribution by grade is available as of 10 June 2025.

400 MW solar farm

Energy project capacity

The firm advised on a significant 400 MW solar farm project.

£490 m PPP project