Housing Paralegal

Service Care Solutions Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London Borough Council is seeking a skilled Housing Paralegal for maternity cover in their housing team. This role involves managing various housing cases under supervision, drafting legal documents, and attending meetings. With flexible working patterns and a competitive rate, this is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals looking to enhance their experience in housing law.

Benefits

Hybrid working – 2 days in the office

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Law degree or graduate diploma in law required.
• Experience in drafting legal documents necessary.
• Knowledge of housing and disrepair issues is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 40 mixed disrepair and housing cases.
• Draft defences, witness statements, and application notices.
• Attend legal, income, and housing management meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of housing

Disrepair

EPA prosecutions

Drafting legal documents

Education

Law degree or graduate diploma in law

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a thriving London Borough Council, based in South-East London, which is seeking a skilled Paralegal to join their housing team for maternity cover. As part of the team, you will play a crucial role in managing a caseload of mixed disrepair and housing cases under supervision.

Role: Housing Paralegal
Umbrella Rate: £25-£30ph
PAYE Inc. Holiday Rate: £22.32-£26.67ph
Contract Length: 12 months
Location: South-East London

Key responsibilities of the Housing Paralegal role:

• Manage a caseload of 40 mixed disrepair and housing cases (supervised by the Principal Lawyer/Senior Lawyer.
• Drafting defences, witness statements and application notices, settling claims and dealing with costs issues.
• Attending legal, income and housing management meetings.

Required Skills:

• Law degree or graduate diploma in law.
• Knowledge of housing, disrepair, and EPA prosecutions.
• Experience in drafting legal documents such as defences, witness statements, and application notices.

Key benefits included with the Housing Paralegal position:

• Hybrid working – 2 days in the offer.
• 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, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email [e-mail].

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