Housing Paralegal

Civic Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a temporary Housing Litigation Support professional for a 3-month contract in London. The role focuses on rent arrears and warrant applications within a busy team, with responsibilities spanning file management, reporting, and assisting fee earners.

The ideal candidate will have experience with vulnerable client groups and a background in housing litigation support, with 35 hours per week and a blend of in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent, or relevant legal experience.
• CILEX qualification (or working towards) preferred.
• Law degree, GDL, LPC, SQE, or equivalent legal qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal caseload of rent arrears and warrant application matters under supervision.
• Assist in reducing existing case backlogs by progressing matters efficiently and proactively.
• Update and maintain case management systems, spreadsheets, and tracking tools to ensure accurate reporting to clients.
• Ensure all case files are maintained in accordance with team procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Provide administrative and legal support to solicitors and fee earners handling housing litigation matters.

Skills

Caseload management

Administrative support

Legal research basics

Education

A-Level or equivalent

CILEX qualification (preferred)

Law degree / GDL / LPC / SQE

Tools

Case management software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job Description

3-month contract role with a local authority

Summary

• This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority , designed to provide effective legal and administrative support within a busy Housing Litigation Team. The primary focus is on managing rent arrears and warrant application caseloads. The role aims to reduce existing case backlogs, maintain accurate case records, and support fee earners across various housing litigation matters, including disrepair, tenancy, unauthorised occupant, and nuisance cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal caseload of rent arrears and warrant application matters under supervision.
• Assist in reducing existing case backlogs by progressing matters efficiently and proactively.
• Update and maintain case management systems, spreadsheets, and tracking tools to ensure accurate reporting to clients.
• Ensure all case files are maintained in accordance with team procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Provide administrative and legal support to solicitors and fee earners handling housing litigation matters.

Requirements

Essential Experience Required:

• Significant experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults with complex needs.
• Experience supporting individuals affected by substance misuse and related behavioural issues.
• Experience managing a caseload and delivering one-to-one interventions.

Essential Qualifications Required:

• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent, or relevant legal experience.
• CILEX qualification (or working towards qualification) preferred.
• Law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), LPC, SQE, or equivalent legal qualification.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 35 hours per week.
• Location: Lambeth Town Hall, 2 Brixton Hill, Brixton, Lambeth, SW2 1RW, United Kingdom.
• Work pattern: 1-2 days in the office, with many staff working from home 5 days a week.
• The role closes on 29th July 2026.