Legal Assistant (Disrepair)
£27,876 - £30,973 per annum (pro rata) depending on experience
Full Time, Maternity Cover FTC until July 2027
Home based Midlands (with travel to Group offices in Solihull & Worcester as required)
Join our growing Legal Services team and help make a real difference to customers' lives.
We are seeking a proactive and organised Legal Assistant to support our in-house Legal Services team, specialising in housing disrepair claims and housing management litigation. This is an exciting, fixed term contract opportunity to join us at a pivotal time as new housing legislation, including Awaab's Law, continues to shape the housing sector and drive positive change for customers.
In this role, you will provide vital case management and administrative support, helping to ensure legal matters are handled efficiently, accurately, and within required timescales. Working closely with internal teams, external solicitors, surveyors, contractors, and other stakeholders, you will assist in coordinating information, maintaining case records, and progressing claims through to resolution.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in housing law within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. You will benefit from ongoing learning and development opportunities, including support towards legal qualifications and specialist housing law training.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support the management of housing disrepair and housing management litigation cases.
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Review, analyse, and cross-reference information from a variety of sources to assist with case progression and decision-making.
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Liaise with internal colleagues, external solicitors, surveyors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
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Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with legal deadlines and court timetables.
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Prepare correspondence, legal documentation, and case summaries.
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Assist with gathering evidence and coordinating information requests.
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Support the Legal Services team in delivering efficient, customer-focused outcomes.
What About You?
We're looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will have excellent analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team.
You will have:
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Experience working within a legal environment, ideally in social housing, local government, or private practice.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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The ability to review, interpret, and cross-reference complex information accurately.
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Five GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above), including English and Maths (or equivalent).
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A genuine interest in housing law, social housing, and delivering positive outcomes for customers.
What Do We Offer?
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Flexible home-based working.
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Monthly team meetings, typically in Birmingham or Worcester.
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Opportunities to observe court proceedings as part of your professional development.
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Ongoing training, learning, and support.
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The opportunity to develop a rewarding legal career within the housing sector.
If you're looking to develop your legal career in a role where your work has a meaningful impact on people and communities, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, please click “apply now” to complete a short online application and upload your current CV.
For more details about this position, please refer to the attached job description. Or if you'd like any further information regarding the role please email: [email protected]
If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the 4th September closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application.
