Paralegal

3 Months Contract with a Local Authority

We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal to provide legal support and advice on housing management, landlord, and tenant litigation matters. You will assist solicitors in conducting litigation, draft legal documents, manage pre-action casework, and support training across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal advice on housing management and landlord/tenant disputes, including possession claims, access injunctions, and defence of disrepair claims.
• Draft legal proceedings, pleadings, witness statements, and other litigation documents.
• Support litigation solicitors and counsel in the conduct of cases and carry a caseload of pre-action housing management litigation matters.
• Provide witness support, particularly in antisocial behaviour (ASB) cases, which includes occasional out-of-hours work and home visits.
• Liaise with clients, colleagues, external solicitors, and partners, while maintaining accurate case management records.
• Assist with training officers across the organisation on housing and landlord and tenant law.

Experience

• Experience of pre-action casework or housing management litigation, particularly within housing associations or public sector organisations.
• Experience working in a legal department or solicitors' practice.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information and work as a strong team player.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent qualification.

Additional Information

Working hours: 35 hours per week (occasional out-of-hours work required).

Work pattern: 5 days in the office initially, reducing to 4 days after 3 weeks, and reducing to 3 days after 12 weeks.

Location: Clerkenwell, London.

We work on a biweekly payment schedule.