Housing Paralegal

Description

Service Care Legal are working with a respected Central London housing provider, is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their busy legal team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment supporting housing management, leasehold, and arrears casework.

ROLE: Housing Paralegal

LOCATION: Central London

RATE: £30.00-34.22 per hour umbrella / £30.39ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £27.12ph PAYE exc. holiday pay

CONTRACT: Initial 3 months, 36 hours per week

Hybrid (3 x office days / 2 x home days).

The Role

Prepare and submit legal applications relating to lease expiry and arrears cases.

Represent the organisation in court hearings, ensuring professional advocacy in arrears and lease-related matters.

Provide legal guidance and oversight to Legal Assistants managing supporting documentation.

Collaborate with operational and housing teams to manage caseloads and mitigate legal risks.

The Person

Qualified (Law degree / CILEx or equivalent) with experience in housing law, leasehold or litigation.

Proven ability to manage complex caseloads within a legal, housing association, or local authority setting.

Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and excellent drafting, advocacy, and communication skills.

Confident working independently in a hybrid role, with sound judgment and attention to detail.If this Housing Paralegal position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250

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