Paralegal

Accent Housing; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Health & wellbeing support

Car leasing options

Salary sacrifice schemes

Pension schemes

Job summary

Accent Housing is seeking a proactive Paralegal to build expertise in housing law and litigation, handling a diverse caseload focused on disrepair. You will work with a legal team to support pre-action disrepair claims, assist litigation, and draft critical documents.

The role offers autonomy while collaborating with colleagues to deliver a professional, commercially minded legal service that makes a real difference to residents.

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience or strong interest in housing law and litigation.
• Experience with housing disrepair matters and pre-action processes is desirable.
• Strong legal research and drafting abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support management of housing disrepair and housing litigation matters.
• Manage pre-action disrepair claims and related processes.
• Draft legal correspondence, pleadings and other documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical support to internal stakeholders.
• Assist litigation from instruction through to conclusion.

Skills

Paralegal

Housing law

Disrepair

Litigation

Legal research

Drafting

Education

LLB

GDL

Job description

Location: Hybrid, Bradford (approx. 2 days in the office). Salary: £35,008 per annum. Permanent: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm.

We believe everyone should have a safe and affordable place to call home. It’s this belief that drives everything we do and inspires us to go above and beyond for our customers.

Build Your Legal Career With Us

Are you a proactive Paralegal looking to build your expertise in housing law and litigation whilst making a meaningful impact on people’s lives?

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Legal Team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your legal career while supporting a diverse caseload focused on housing disrepair and housing litigation matters.

Working closely with experienced legal professionals, you'll play a key role in managing pre-action disrepair claims, supporting litigation, drafting legal documents and helping ensure the organisation remains compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a high degree of autonomy, while collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to deliver a professional, commercially minded legal service that genuinely makes a difference to our customers.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the management of housing disrepair and housing litigation matters
• Managing pre-action disrepair claims and associated legal processes
• Drafting legal correspondence, pleadings and other legal documentation
• Conducting legal research and providing practical legal support to internal stakeholders
• Supporting the litigation process from instruction through to conclusion
• Maintaining accurate case records and legal documentation
• Providing legal administrative support to ensure efficient case management
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to promote legal compliance
• Identifying opportunities to improve legal processes and ways of working
• Supporting and sharing knowledge with colleagues across the legal team

Why Join Us?

This is more than a legal support role. You'll have the opportunity to develop specialist housing law expertise, work on matters that have a tangible impact on communities and contribute to the continuous improvement of an ambitious and supportive legal service.

In return, we'll provide a flexible and inclusive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to work alongside experienced legal professionals who are passionate about what they do.

Salary

The spot salary for this post is £35,008 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.

About you

• A Law Degree (LLB) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL).
• Experience working within a legal environment, ideally in a paralegal or legal support role.
• Experience or knowledge of housing law, housing disrepair and/or housing litigation.
• Excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Strong legal research, written communication and drafting skills.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams.
• A proactive mindset, sound judgement and the confidence to use your initiative.

Interviews

We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.

Stage 1: A Place to Connect

A Teams interview with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring.

Planned date: 29th September and 1st October via Teams.

Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths

A role related assessment and behavioural and scenario-based interview focused on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Customer Service Questionnaire in advance.

Planned date: 7th October at our Bradford office.

We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.

A place to build a future

We’ve got big ambitions and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.

And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:

• Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
• Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
• Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.
• Future-focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
• Family-friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.

We’re Committed to Inclusion

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll make it happen.

Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK.