Legal Assistant - Housing Legal Team

Niyaa People Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Housing Association in the United Kingdom is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Housing Legal Team. This role involves assisting with civil injunctions, possession claims, and providing legal advice. Ideal candidates will have a Law degree or LPC qualification, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to legal support. This position offers a pay rate of £19.96 per hour and is based in Birmingham, Edgbaston, with some travel required.

Benefits

Temp to perm contract

Supportive working environment

Stable work opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in civil litigation environment with exposure to civil drafting.
• Experience in housing management or supporting legal teams in tenancy-related cases.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing claim forms, pleadings, and witness statements for civil injunctions.
• Provide advice on housing management issues.
• Liaise with barristers and manage case files.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organization skills

Understanding of civil litigation procedures

Proficiency in IT

Education

2:1 Law degree

LPC-qualified or equivalent

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

Join a well-established Housing Association in a fulfilling Legal Assistant role that truly makes a difference to people’s lives. This position offers the chance to support the Housing Legal Team with housing management matters and civil litigation, making a meaningful impact while benefiting from consistent, stable work.

As a Legal Assistant, you’ll be assisting the team with housing management cases, including civil injunctions and possession claims, while fostering strong collaboration between internal stakeholders and external legal partners. This is a rewarding role for someone who values a proactive approach to legal support, client-focused service, and a strong team dynamic.

We’d love to hear from anyone with a background as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Housing Support Worker, or experience in civil litigation, housing law, or legal support, especially if you’re passionate about providing legal assistance in housing management.

As a Legal Assistant, you will be :

Assisting with preparing claim forms, pleadings, and witness statements for civil injunctions and possession claims in the County Court solid drafting skills are required.

Providing advice to our internal clients on a range of housing management issues, with a particular focus on anti-social behaviour.

Liaising with barristers we instruct on cases, ensuring effective communication and smooth case progression.

Providing administrative support, including preparing hearing / trial bundles and managing case files.

I’d love to speak to anyone who has :

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise a varied caseload and meet competing deadlines.

A solid understanding of civil litigation procedures and exposure to civil drafting.

Familiarity with the Civil Procedure Rules.

Previous Experience :

Ideally, you will have worked in a civil litigation environment, with exposure to civil drafting and housing law. Experience in housing management or supporting legal teams in tenancy-related cases is a plus.

Qualifications :

2 : 1 Law degree and practical experience in a legal setting, OR LPC-qualified or equivalent.

Key requirements for this Legal Assistant role :

Basic DBS check.

Proficiency in IT and experience using legal case management software.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team to manage a diverse caseload.

The role offers the following benefits :

35 hours per week

Temp to perm contract, providing consistent, stable work with the opportunity for permanent placement

A meaningful role where you’ll directly support the legal team and contribute to the management of housing law cases

A supportive, collaborative working environment

Pay Rate - £19.96 per hour

Travel & Location :

This role is based in Birmingham, Edgbaston, with some travel required to attend court hearings or meetings with external legal partners. The city is well-connected, making travel between locations straightforward.

If this Legal Assistant role sounds like your next step, apply now or contact Ryan Stewart at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information