Full-Time Paralegal / In-House Counsel | Open to ALL Law Backgrounds

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

$500 / month

HOURS PER WEEK

TBD

DATE POSTED

Feb 17, 2025

JOB OVERVIEW

IF YOU ARE STILL SEEING THIS AD, IT MEANS WE ARE STILL HIRING. WE HAVE MULTIPLE POSITIONS OPEN, SO IF YOU APPLY NOW, YOUR APPLICATION *WILL* BE CONSIDERED.
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We're recruiting a full-time Paralegal / In-House Counsel for a UK-based property management company.

This role offers a long-term career opportunity in a small, respectful team environment. We welcome applicants with diverse legal backgrounds / experience in common law jurisdictions.

You must be long-term oriented and committed as we normally work with our teaUpgrade to see actual infombers for many years as a minimum.

This is a new position within the business and requires you to be independent and a self-starter. Upon starting, we will give you several legal issues to deal with, and will expect you to be proactive and independent in dealing with them, researching the law / procedures as necessary and applying into practice.

Role Overview:

- Contract management: Drafting, reviewing, and editing various agreements
- Tenant dispute resolution: Handling pre-litigation communication and paper-based proceedings
- Legal analysis: Evaluating potential contracts and identifying key issues
- Compliance: Researching property management regulations and ensuring adherence
- Independent case management: Handling legal matters with minimal oversight
- Research, tender and selection of physical law firms for specific matters where external advisors are required

Qualifications:

- Legal background in a common law system (US, UK, or similar)
- Comprehensive legal education *with research and litigation modules* (IMPORTANT - formal lawyer qualification NOT mandatory, but passion for the law, curiosity and creativity are important)
- Proficiency in independent legal research and solution development
- Familiarity with AI tools like ChatGPT/Perplexity, including understanding their limitations
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal; you will be required to speak on the telephone to various parties (phone line provided)
- Reliable high-speed internet and power supply (you will be working through a remote connection to our computer)
- Self-motivated with strong independent work ethic
- Available to start immediately and complete a brief unpaid trial (2-3 days)
- Commitment to long-term, full-time employment and professional growth

Work Schedule:

Remote work, Monday to Friday, 10 AM - 6 PM UK time, with on-call availability for emergencies

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Send three things directly to the this email address for the attention of Michael, Upgrade to see actual info with the subject "Paralegal Position Application":

1. your resume,
2. *AN INTRO VIDEO SPECIFIC TO THIS VACANCY* outlining your previous legal experience, and
3. your WhatsApp contact number

*IMPORTANT NOTE*: Applications sent through other channels will not be considered! You must send directly to the above email *with the above subject line*.

We eagerly await your application!

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