Legal Consultant

LEGAL ASSISTANT HOUSING DISREPAIR TEAM

Department

Housing Disrepair (England & Wales) — Client Services

Reports To

Team Lead, Housing Disrepair

Location

Valerian Legal Consulting LLP, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, 1:30 PM–9:30 PM IST or 2:30 PM–10:30 PM IST (to align with UK office hours)

Job Type

Full-Time, Permanent, subject to a 1-year minimum service commitment under the appointment letter

Probation Period

6 months from date of joining

Compensation

4.00–5.00 LPA (CTC), commensurate with experience

Openings

Multiple positions

ABOUT THE ROLE

Valerian Legal Consulting LLP is expanding its Housing Disrepair Team and is seeking motivated, detail-oriented individuals for the role of Paralegal / Legal Assistant. This is a client-facing role supporting the firm's England-facing housing disrepair caseload: liaising directly with UK-based clients, assessing housing condition claims, progressing matters through the pre-action and litigation stages, drafting case documentation, coordinating expert inspections, and maintaining compliance with the applicable UK civil procedure and pre-action protocols.

This role does not involve independent legal advice to clients or conduct of proceedings in a client's name; work is carried out under the supervision and instruction of the firm's qualified advocates and English-law-facing case handlers, consistent with the firm's internal supervision framework. Full training will be provided, including on the relevant legal processes and the Proclaim Case Management System.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Client & Case Management

• Engage with clients by telephone and email to collect and verify case details
• Evaluate housing disrepair claims against instructed legal and evidential criteria
• Keep clients informed of case progress at each key stage
• Manage and maintain accurate legal case files on the Proclaim Case Management System

Documentation & Compliance

• Draft legal correspondence, including Letters of Claim, under supervision
• Ensure case handling complies with the applicable Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims and internal firm procedures
• Maintain accurate and auditable records to support billing, compliance, and quality review

Coordination & Performance

• Liaise with surveyors, experts, and third parties to coordinate property inspections
• Meet agreed case progression, quality, and productivity targets
• Escalate complex, contentious, or time-critical matters to the supervising case handler promptly

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Strong spoken and written English (professional working proficiency)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, suited to direct client contact
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload within a team structure
• Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Graduate (any discipline); law graduates are encouraged to apply

Desirable

• Prior experience in a legal, paralegal, or litigation support role
• Familiarity with UK legal process, housing law, or case management software (e.g. Proclaim)
• LLB or equivalent legal qualification

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary with defined growth opportunities
• Transport allowance
• Monday–Friday work schedule (no weekend working)
• 14 paid holidays and 7 casual leaves per annum
• UK Bank Holidays observed in addition to the standard Indian holiday calendar
• Structured professional training and mentorship
• Direct exposure to UK legal processes, systems, and client work
• Collaborative, fast-growing firm culture

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Valerian Legal Consulting LLP is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, caste, gender, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Indian law.