Post Legal Officer

PA Housing; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 33,369 - 34,370; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plans

26 days annual leave, increasing to 29

Flexible bank holidays

Car leasing scheme

Hybrid working options

Job summary

A UK housing organization is seeking a Post Legal Officer to join their Income team. This role involves managing rent possession proceedings and providing legal support to tenants. The ideal candidate should have experience in housing income recovery, understand landlord-tenant legislation, and possess strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing income recovery or legal support role.
• Understanding of Landlord and Tenant legislation.
• Confidence in working with legal documentation and court systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage rent possession proceedings.
• Support court attendance and documentation.
• Monitor rent accounts and identify risks.

Skills

Housing income recovery

Legal documentation handling

Communication skills

Customer focus

Organizational skills

Independence

Job description

Join to apply for the Post Legal Officer role at PA Housing.

We’re looking for an organised and confident Post Legal Officer to join our Income team. You’ll play a key role in delivering an efficient legal enforcement service — preparing, issuing, and enforcing rent possession proceedings, while supporting tenants to sustain their homes wherever possible.

Base pay range

Salary: £33,369 per annum, rising to £34,370 after probation.

Employment type: Permanent.

What’s in it for you

• Health cash plans
• 26 days’ annual leave, increasing to 29 after three years, with the opportunity to buy more
• Flexible bank holidays – take them when it suits you
• Car leasing scheme
• Hybrid working – offering you the flexibility to thrive in your role. You'll have the opportunity to blend the best of both worlds, spending approximately two to three days per week in the office once settled in the role. This is flexible and depends on meeting cycles and board activity. We also offer an optional nine-day fortnight scheme, allowing you to compress your hours if it suits the role.

What you’ll be doing

• Prepare, issue, and manage rent possession proceedings in line with policy and legal requirements.
• Apply to court using the PCOL system and support court attendance and documentation.
• Handle cases that have been to court, including breaches and eviction reports.
• Prepare witness statements and assist in case preparation.
• Support tenants to sustain tenancies by providing advice on welfare benefits and debt reduction.
• Monitor rent accounts and identify risks early, taking prompt action in line with income policy.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies such as Housing Benefit and the DWP to resolve barriers to rent payment.
• Maintain accurate case records and performance data.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the Income team and support colleagues where needed.

What we’re looking for

• Have experience in housing income recovery or a legal support role.
• Understand Landlord and Tenant legislation and the court process for rent possession.
• Are confident working with legal documentation, court systems, and pre‑action protocols.
• Can communicate clearly and sensitively with tenants, colleagues, and external partners.
• Are customer‑focused with a commitment to tenancy sustainment and value for money.
• Have excellent organisational skills and can manage competing priorities effectively.
• Work well independently while being a supportive team player.
• Bring enthusiasm, resilience, and a positive approach to challenges.

If specific qualifications are required, please upload them with your application to demonstrate your eligibility.

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