Housing Disrepair Paralegal

Service Care Solutions; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Paralegal to support a public sector legal team based in Northamptonshire. This remote role offers an hourly rate between £18.01 and £26 depending on the employment type and experience. Responsibilities include managing housing disrepair claims, reviewing legal documents, and supporting case preparations. An ideal candidate should have paralegal experience and the ability to work independently. Benefits include flexible working hours and weekly pay.

Benefits

Remote working

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, ideally within housing disrepair or litigation.
• Experience working with or for a local authority is desirable but not essential.
• The ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the management of housing disrepair claims from instruction to resolution.
• Reviewing evidence, correspondence, and legal documentation.
• Supporting case preparation, including disclosure and drafting documents.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Housing disrepair knowledge

Litigation experience

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions is working with a local authority based in Northamptonshire to hire an experienced Paralegal to support the Housing Disrepair Claims team. This role offers a flexible, remote‑working basis and is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with housing or litigation experience to join a busy public sector legal service.

Role Details

• Position: Housing Disrepair Paralegal
• Location: Northamptonshire – Remote
• Umbrella Rate: £20 – £26 per hour
• PAYE Inc. Rate: £18.01 – £23.23 per hour
• Contract Length: 3 months ongoing

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the management of housing disrepair claims from instruction to resolution.
• Reviewing evidence, correspondence, and legal documentation.
• Supporting case preparation, including disclosure and drafting documents.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, ideally within housing disrepair or litigation.
• Experience working with or for a local authority (desirable but not essential).
• The ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Remote working.
• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.

How to Apply

Contact Hugh Barnes at (phone number removed) or email at (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.