Housing Paralegal
London Borough of Lambeth
2nd November 2026 - 1st February 2027
£20.55 per hour
Lambeth Town Hall, 2 Brixton Hill, Brixton, SW2 1RW
Organizational skills
Caseload management
Legal
Spreadsheet proficiency
Legal document drafting
Court proceedings familiarity
Role
Who You Are
You are someone who is preferably CLIEX qualified and interested in working within a busy housing litigation team.
What the job involves
The position involves joining a team of four paralegals dealing with a backlog of rent arrear cases and warrant applications. The primary targets include reducing these backlogs and updating spreadsheets for client case tracking. Additionally, you will provide support for fee earners handling disrepair and tenancy cases, such as unauthorized occupant and nuisance cases. This support includes paying invoices, booking counsel, drafting simple letters, issuing proceedings in court, and assisting with bundles and document disclosure.
Skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage caseloads independently
- Proficiency in spreadsheet updating
- Experience with legal document drafting
- Familiarity with court proceedings