Housing Paralegal

Brandon James; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning law firm in London is seeking a Housing Paralegal to join their dynamic Housing Department. This role involves assisting with a diverse range of housing law matters, emphasizing a commitment to social justice and access to justice, appealing to candidates passionate about advocacy in housing issues.

Benefits

Strong internal career progression and development support

Recognition through legal awards and professional development schemes

Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative working environment

Paperless office systems with hybrid working supported

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Housing Paralegal or Housing Advisor.
• Understanding of housing legislation and legal aid processes.
• Passion for social justice and working with vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior solicitors and directors on a caseload of public and private housing matters.
• Prepare documentation, attend court, and ensure compliance with legal aid.
• Handle disrepair, homelessness, possession proceedings, and tenancy disputes.

Skills

Research

Communication

Organisational skills

Client care

Education

Law degree or equivalent legal qualification (e.g. LPC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

An award-winning, nationally recognised law firm based in the City of London is looking to recruit a dedicated Housing Paralegal to join their top-tier Housing Department. With consistent recognition from The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, the firm handles a broad range of housing law matters on both a publicly and privately funded basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a Housing Paralegal with experience in legal aid to become part of a supportive and high-performing legal team.

The successful Housing Paralegal will work within a department noted for its outstanding advocacy and sustained legal conviction, assisting in a wide range of housing issues including homelessness, disrepair, possession, evictions, and neighbour disputes. This Housing Paralegal position will suit someone passionate about access to justice and looking to build their career within an organisation known for its diversity, inclusion, and commitment to social housing.

The Housing Paralegal's role

The Housing Paralegal will assist senior solicitors and directors on a caseload involving both public and private housing matters. Responsibilities will include client contact, preparing documentation, attending court, undertaking legal research, and ensuring compliance with legal aid and file management procedures. There is scope for advocacy, depending on experience.

Key case types include disrepair, homelessness, possession proceedings, tenancy disputes, and property-related judicial reviews. The role requires a proactive and professional approach with strong client care and a commitment to resolving housing disputes effectively.

The Housing Paralegal

• A Law degree or equivalent legal qualification (e.g. LPC)

• Previous experience as a Housing Paralegal or Housing Advisor

• Understanding of housing legislation and legal aid processes

• Excellent communication, research, and organisational skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

• Passion for social justice and working with vulnerable clients

In Return?

• 20,000 - 30,000

• Strong internal career progression and development support

• Recognition through legal awards and professional development schemes

• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative working environment

• Paperless office systems with hybrid working supported