Step into a rewarding opportunity offering a supportive and collaborative environment, and the chance to play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality legal services within a busy Housing Legal team. This Housing Legal Assistant position gives you the opportunity to manage your own caseload under supervision, contribute to the defence of housing disrepair claims, and develop specialist experience in property litigation.
You’ll be joining a well-established housing organisation based in Birmingham, known for its commitment to delivering safe, affordable homes and providing a positive, inclusive working environment. This is a great opportunity for a motivated legal professional who is keen to build experience in civil litigation and develop their career within housing law.
This is a part‑time role (17.5 hours per week), with potential scope to temporarily increase to 31.5 hours per week. The role is office‑based in Birmingham, with the possibility of one day working from home following the successful completion of training and supervision.
Responsibilities
* Managing your own caseload of disrepair claims under supervision
* Supporting the defence of pre‑action and issued legal claims
* Drafting legal documents, pleadings, and correspondenceEnsuring compliance with court procedures and relevant legislation
* Liaising with internal teams, solicitors, and external stakeholders
* Supporting tenancy management and wider litigation matters within the Housing Legal team
* Maintaining accurate case records and documentation
* Delivering a professional, customer‑focused legal service
Qualifications
* A 2:1 Law Degree or above, or LPC/SQE qualification (or equivalent)
* Previous experience in a legal role or legal environment
* Experience working within a housing background or housing‑related organisation (desirable)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Confidence working with internal teams and external stakeholders
* An interest in developing experience in housing law and civil litigation
* Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) (desirable but not essential)
Benefits
* Part‑time hours (17.5 hours per week), with potential to increase to 31.5 hours temporarily
* Opportunity to gain specialist experience in housing disrepair litigation
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Career development within a well‑established housing organisation
* Inclusive workplace culture
Travel & Location
This Housing Legal Assistant role is based in Birmingham, at Bath Row. The role is primarily office‑based, with the opportunity for one day working from home following training. The location is well connected via public transport and major road links, making it easily accessible from across Birmingham and surrounding areas.
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