Housing Disrepair Paralegal

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

Job summary

A public sector legal service is looking for an experienced Housing Disrepair Paralegal to support their claims team on a flexible, remote-working basis. The role involves managing housing disrepair claims from start to finish, reviewing legal documentation, and supporting case preparation. Previous experience in a legal assistant role related to housing or litigation is essential, along with the ability to work independently. This opportunity offers competitive pay rates and flexibility.

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

Housing disrepair experience

Litigation experience

Ability to work independently

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working with a local authority, based in Northamptonshire, which is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support their Housing Disrepair Claims team. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with housing or litigation experience to join a busy public sector legal service on a flexible, remote-working basis.

Role: Housing Disrepair Paralegal

Location: Northamptonshire - Remote

Umbrella Rate: £20 - £26ph

PAYE Inc. Rate: £18.01 - £23.23ph

Contract Length: 3 months ongoing

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.

If this Housing Paralegal role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on (phone number removed), or email (url removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.