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Capsticks LLP

3mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Legal
  • Manchester

Requirements

  • A 2:1 undergraduate degree;
  • Ideally an LPC or BVC qualification (LPC would be preferred but is not essential)
  • Strong IT skills;
  • Ability to adhere to and manage deadlines;
  • Strong written skills;
  • Good administration skills;
  • Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate at interview that they:
  • Are able to work well as part of a team;
  • Can follow procedures and direction with precision
  • Are well organised;
  • Have good attention to detail;
  • Are able to work well under pressure;
  • Are proactive; and
  • Are self-motivated

Responsibilities

  • The main role and responsibilities will include helping a legal director and solicitor in the leasehold management and complaints team with their casework including (although, this is not an exhaustive list):
  • Assisting fee earners;
  • Working to a chargeable hours target;
  • Running a caseload of service charge recovery cases;
  • Drafting and serving Notices of Seeking Possession;
  • Reviewing and summarising Housing Ombudsman Service complaints;
  • Drafting general correspondence and documents;
  • Undertaking research;
  • Liaison with clients and analysing evidence received in order to advise the client;
  • Liaison with third parties, including Counsel, litigants and their representatives and the Courts;
  • Preparing pleadings;
  • Liaison with witnesses and drafting witness statements;
  • Preparing disclosure
  • Administrative tasks such as invoicing
  • Supervision, support and relevant training will be provided although the successful applicant will also be encouraged, where appropriate, to use their own initiative. Prior experience of reading and interpreting leases (possibly gained in a non-contentious environment such as conveyancing) and/ or complaints handling would be advantageous.

Application Process

  • As part of the interview process there will be a written test, details of which will be provided to those candidates the firm calls for interview; and the firm is only able to respond to candidates we call for interview.

FAQs

What type of clients does the housing management team provide legal advice to?

The housing management team provides legal advice to over 200 social housing providers across the country.

What is the unique service offered by the housing management team?

The unique services offered include an in-house counsel and a 24/7 advice line for clients.

How does the housing management team support their clients through the legal process?

The housing management team guides clients through the legal maze, helping them avoid expensive mistakes and withstand potential legal challenges.

What type of training does the housing management team provide to clients?

The housing management team offers bespoke training to ensure clients gain knowledge and confidence in their housing management practices.

Capsticks LLP

Delivering results that matter.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1979
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Capsticks is widely known for its specialist understanding of health, housing and social care. Our work and expertise in these complementary areas give us a unique insight into the challenges that they face, particularly as the delivery of their services becomes increasing integrated. Whether we're working in the public, private or third sector, guiding policy or using our expertise in the commercial arena, you name it, we know it inside out.