Service Care Legal are working alongside a local authority based in South East London looking for a Legal Assistant to join the property law team on an initial six-month contract, with the potential for extension. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant community-centric projects.
ROLE: Legal Assistant – Residential Property Law
LOCATION: South East London / Hybrid
CONTRACT: Initial 6-Month Contract with Scope for Extension, 36 hours per week
RATE: £22.63ph umbrella / £20.31ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £18.12ph PAYE exc. holiday pay
Please note that this role would require office attendance a minimum of 2 times per week.
About the Role:
Handle residential property matters, including lease extensions, Right to Buy schemes, collective enfranchisements, and straightforward property transactions
Support case management and ensure smooth case progression
Be office-based at least two days per week to facilitate teamwork and client interactionCandidate Requirements:
Proven residential property law experience is essential
Ideally, prior work within local authority or public sector environments
Strong organisational skills and keen attention to detail
Excellent communication and professional demeanour
Should this be an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed) or email across an updated CV to (url removed). We welcome referrals which could be worth £250 each so please also bear this in mind