Disrepair Paralegal

Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of an East London local authority who are seeking a Housing Litigation Paralegal to join their team on a contract basis.

Please find below further details with regards to this role and the role requirements.

ROLE: Housing Litigation Paralegal
LOCATION: East London
RATE: £20 to £30 per hour LTD
CONTRACT: Initial 3 month with scope for extension

1 day office attendance per week required.

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage a caseload of pre-action disrepair cases under the Housing Conditions Protocol.


• To handle potential to handle gas warrant applications in the Magistrates' Court.


• Providing legal advice to the Asset Management Team.


• To support the Civil Litigation team under the supervision of the Principal Lawyer.

Requirements:

• LLB Degree or equivalent, or CILEX Trainee Lawyer (funded by HRA).


• Minimum 2 years of experience in legal services, ideally with housing disrepair cases.


• Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills.

If this Disrepair Paralegal role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.