Legal Assistant

Posted 09 July 2025
Salary 33.43
LocationLewisham SE13 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Legal / Security / Law
ReferenceOR9824

Job description

6-12 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose
  • To provide legal support within the Housing and Disrepair Team during a maternity leave period. The role involves managing a caseload of housing and disrepair matters, supporting litigation processes, and assisting with administrative and legal coordination tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the team.

Key Duties/Accountabilities
  • Manage a caseload of approximately 40 mixed housing and disrepair cases under supervision of the Principal or Senior Lawyer.
  • Draft legal documents including defences, witness statements, and application notices.
  • Assist in settling claims and addressing costs issues.
  • Attend legal, income, and housing management meetings as required.
  • Maintain accurate records of all existing and new housing and disrepair cases.
Essential Experience Required
  • Demonstrable knowledge or experience in housing law, disrepair claims, and Environmental Protection Act (EPA) prosecutions.
  • Ability to manage a legal caseload with supervision.
  • Strong drafting and legal research skills.
Essential Qualification Required
  • A minimum of a Law Degree (LLB) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) is required.
Additional information to note
  • Working hours: 35 hours per week
  • The job is hybrid, 2 days a week in the office and 3 days working remotely.
Closing Date: 30th July 2025

Requirements

Requirements
  • Demonstrable knowledge or experience in housing law, disrepair claims, and Environmental Protection Act (EPA) prosecutions.
  • Ability to manage a legal caseload with supervision.
  • Strong drafting and legal research skills.
  • A minimum of a Law Degree (LLB) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) is required.