Housing Disrepair Litigation Specialist

Onlylaw; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Onlylaw is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Housing Disrepair litigation team in Greater London. You will manage a varied caseload from instruction to settlement, supporting fee earners and clients.

This role offers a supportive, fast-paced environment, with opportunities to develop litigation expertise and progress within the firm. A performance-based bonus scheme applies.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in litigation.
• Housing Disrepair claims experience highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of the CPR and civil litigation procedures.
• Experience drafting pleadings, witness statements, applications, court documents, and legal correspondence.
• Experience issuing proceedings and filing documents with the courts.
• Good understanding of litigation costs, damages, risks, and case management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Housing Disrepair claims from instruction to settlement or conclusion.
• Assist fee earners with the conduct of Housing Disrepair litigation matters.
• Draft letters of claim, pleadings, witness statements, applications, and legal correspondence.
• Prepare and issue court proceedings where appropriate.
• Prepare court bundles, disclosure documents, schedules of damages, and other litigation documentation.
• Liaise with clients, defendants, solicitors, counsel, experts, and courts.

Skills

Litigation experience

Housing Disrepair

CPR knowledge

Drafting pleadings

Case management

Client communication

Deadline driven

Attention to detail

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

Onlylaw is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Housing Disrepair litigation team in Greater London. You will manage a varied caseload from instruction to settlement, supporting fee earners and clients.

This role offers a supportive, fast-paced environment, with opportunities to develop litigation expertise and progress within the firm. A performance-based bonus scheme applies.