Litigation Paralegal - Housing

Sage Homes; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus extra for service

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

Health cash plan

Study support package

Workplace Pension

Job summary

A housing solutions company in Northampton is looking for a qualified legal professional to join their in-house team. The successful candidate will handle housing-related litigation, manage diverse caseloads, and provide expert legal training to various teams. A law degree and relevant housing litigation experience are required. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a discretionary bonus scheme, health cash plan, and workplace pension. This hybrid position involves three days on-site and two days remote.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Law with relevant housing/property litigation experience.
• Experience managing housing cases, including ASB and possession.
• Detail-oriented and proactive in meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate external legal housing cases.
• Deliver legal training to housing teams.
• Prepare court documentation and support County Court advocacy.
• Manage a diverse, fast-paced caseload.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Expertise in housing disrepair

Knowledge of Housing Law

Solid understanding of court processes

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel

Education

Law degree (LLB) or conversion

Job description

Sage Homes is an innovative Blackstone and Regis business addressing the housing crisis in England by making good homes affordable for people across the country who need them.

About the role:

An opportunity has arisen for a post‑graduate having completed a law degree or an alternate degree followed by a conversion to law, with relevant experience. The selected candidate will join our in‑house legal team. The role will mainly focus on housing related litigation matters, but also in support of more general business needs where required.

Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will provide advice on a broad range of matters including possession proceedings based on disrepair claims, rent arrears, breach of tenancy, anti‑social behaviour, unauthorised occupiers, injunction proceedings and claims against leaseholders including forfeiture and estate‑management related issues.

This role is based 3 days in our Northampton office and 2 days from home.

Key areas of focus:

• Lead and coordinate external legal housing cases, ensuring smooth, efficient progression.
• Deliver expert legal training to housing, lettings, income and home‑ownership teams.
• Prepare high‑quality court documentation and support/undertake routine County Court advocacy.
• Manage a diverse, fast‑paced caseload, including handling and defending disrepair claims.
• Provide clear lease‑based advice and meet performance targets set by the Litigation Solicitor or Head of Legal.

About you

• Qualified in Law (LLB or conversion route) with relevant housing/property litigation experience, ideally within social housing.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with essential expertise in housing disrepair.
• Solid knowledge of Housing Law, court processes and Civil Procedure Rules.
• Experience managing housing cases, including ASB, injunctions, possession and general landlord/tenant litigation.
• Clear communicator with excellent organisation, able to prioritise and work independently or as part of a team.
• Detail‑driven and proactive, able to meet deadlines and confident using Microsoft Word/Excel (training provided for specialist systems).

To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year's service (up to five years)
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions
• Study support package, helping you achieve your personal and professional development ambitions
• Workplace Pension - matching personal contributions up to 5%