Paralegal – Housing Litigation

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Housing Paralegal to join its thriving Housing team, supporting experienced fee earners and Partners on a varied caseload of housing management and litigation matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal with an interest in housing litigation and social housing to develop their legal experience within a busy and growing team.

The Role

• Supporting fee earners on anti-social behaviour matters and breach of tenancy injunction applications.
• Assisting with housing management possession proceedings.
• Supporting disrepair claims, including pre-action correspondence, disclosure and liability assessments.
• Assisting with applications for access injunctions.
• Supporting general housing management advice relating to tenancy and occupancy issues.
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence and court forms.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case files using the case management system.
• Preparing hearing bundles and supporting court-related processes.
• Conducting legal research and assisting with client instructions.
• Providing general administrative and case management support across the team.

About You

• Genuine interest in housing litigation and social housing.
• Previous paralegal or relevant legal experience.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of tasks.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using case management systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a busy legal team.
• Hardworking, driven and keen to develop a career within housing law.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Housing Paralegal to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of housing litigation and management matters, working alongside experienced lawyers within a supportive and growing team.