Housing Litigation Legal Assistant | Manchester | Hybrid

Ready to build hands-on legal experience and develop your career in Housing Litigation?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist legal team supporting high-quality Housing Litigation work for social housing clients. You’ll gain exposure to a varied caseload, including disrepair and possession matters, while working closely with experienced solicitors, clients and other professionals. The role offers strong supervision, development and the opportunity to build valuable experience within a growing and specialist area of law.

The Opportunity

Working closely with Housing Litigation solicitors, you’ll support the delivery of a high-quality legal service to a range of clients, including housing associations, local authorities and charity landlords.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting housing litigation matters from pre-action through to litigation.
• Assisting with disrepair and possession cases.
• Drafting correspondence and court documents under supervision.
• Liaising with courts, counsel, experts and clients.
• Assisting with case preparation, settlements, billing and reporting.
• Maintaining accurate case files and case management records.
• Recording time accurately and ensuring key deadlines are met.

Requirements

• Previous Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience is preferred, but not essential.
• A genuine interest in Housing Law, Property Litigation or Civil Litigation.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• IT literacy and confidence using case management systems.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

This role would particularly suit someone looking to gain practical experience in Housing Litigation and develop their legal career within a supportive and purpose-driven environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Newly refurbished city-centre offices with excellent facilities.
• On-site café and free gym facilities in Birmingham.
• 25 days' annual leave, plus two additional gift days at Christmas.
• Three paid volunteering days.
• Full IT equipment and support for effective home working.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to build specialist sector expertise and progress your career.

How To Apply

Please apply for this role online or contact Isabel Hart at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion.

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