Who are Courmacs?

We are a leading solicitor’s firm based in Blackburn, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to clients nationwide. With a team of experienced professionals, we specialise in handling no win no fee claims across various service areas, helping individuals and businesses retrieve compensation for financial mis-selling and consumer issues.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Housing Disrepair Paralegal to play a key role within our Housing Disrepair department. The successful candidate will have significant experience running housing disrepair matters independently, including pre- and post-litigation claims, and will be confident supporting solicitors, mentoring junior paralegals, and helping drive case progression and quality standards across the team.

This role is suited to a paralegal ready to take on greater responsibility, autonomy, and leadership, with clear scope for progression.

What you'll be doing

Independently manage a complex caseload of housing disrepair claims from instruction through to settlement or litigation.
Support compliance with the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims, ensuring procedural accuracy.
Draft and review Letters of Claim, pleadings, witness statements, schedules of damages, and other court documents.
Review housing records, repair histories, and supporting documentation to assess liability and quantum.
Analyse and assist with reviewing surveyor’s reports and expert evidence.
Liaise confidently with clients, landlords, housing associations, experts, counsel, and other third parties.
Assist solicitors with litigation strategy, case preparation, and progression of higher-value or complex matters.
Prepare and oversee court bundles and assist through all stages of litigation.
Maintain accurate and compliant case files using Proclaim or similar case management systems.
Provide day-to-day support, guidance, and informal supervision to junior paralegals.
Assist with onboarding, training, and maintaining quality and productivity standards within the team.
Ensure high standards of client care, compliance, and file management at all times.

What you'll bring

Minimum 2–3+ years’ experience in housing disrepair or claimant civil litigation (essential).
Strong working knowledge of housing disrepair law and procedure.
Proven ability to run matters independently in a volume litigation environment.
Experience supporting or mentoring junior paralegals.
Excellent drafting, organisational, and time-management skills.
Confident communicator with strong client-handling skills, including vulnerable clients.
Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
Proficient in Proclaim or similar case management systems.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.

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Benefits & Perks

Increasing
Holidays

23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing each year after first year of service)

Birthday
Off Work

Enjoy a paid day off work for your birthday (within 2 weeks of the date)

Company Social
Events

Summer & Christmas Parties to make friends and unwind

Milestone
Gifts

Receive Milestone gifts when you reach 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service

Perkbox
Reward Scheme

Everday rewards with major brands, employee celebration & wellbeing tools

Suggestion
Scheme

Get rewarded with £200 for every idea you suggest that is implemented

Private
Healthcare

Private Healthcare plan & digital GP provided after first year of service

Life
Insurance

Death in service insurance providing a tax-free lump sum worth 3 times your salary

Well-being
Programme

Day-to-day wellbeing & counselling support for you & your family

On-Site
Gym

On-site gym and lunchtime bootcamp sessions for all staff

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