Hybrid Housing Paralegal - Backlog Support & Documentation

Essential Employment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment seeks a Housing Paralegal (Hybrid) in Lambeth on a temporary contract, with a pay rate of £20.55 per hour PAYE. The role sits in a busy housing litigation team and supports fee earners with disrepair and tenancy cases.

You will assist with invoices, booking counsel, drafting letters, issuing court proceedings, and helping prepare bundles and disclosure. The team includes a Principal Lawyer and Senior Lawyer, with vacancies, with emphasis on clearing backlogs.

Responsibilities

• Pay invoices
• Book counsel
• Draft simple letters
• Issue proceedings in court
• Help with bundles and disclosure of documents

Job description

Essential Employment seeks a Housing Paralegal (Hybrid) in Lambeth on a temporary contract, with a pay rate of £20.55 per hour PAYE. The role sits in a busy housing litigation team and supports fee earners with disrepair and tenancy cases.

You will assist with invoices, booking counsel, drafting letters, issuing court proceedings, and helping prepare bundles and disclosure. The team includes a Principal Lawyer and Senior Lawyer, with vacancies, with emphasis on clearing backlogs.