Anthony Collins
Housing Litigation Legal Assistant
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Housing Litigation Legal Assistant
Housing Litigation Legal Assistant
Department: Housing Litigation and Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Manchester
Description
Do you want to build hands-on experience supporting high-impact Housing Litigation work?
You will support Housing Litigation solicitors to deliver a high-quality service to social housing clients. The role offers varied casework exposure across disrepair and possession matters, with strong supervision and development. You will work closely with solicitors and clients across housing associations, local authorities and charity landlords.
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Key Responsibilities
- Support housing litigation casework from pre-action to litigation
- Draft court documents under supervision
- Liaise with courts, counsel, experts, and clients
- Assist with billing, settlements, and reporting
- Maintain accurate time recording and case files
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
- Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience preferred but not essential
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
- Confident written and verbal communication
- IT-literate with case management systems
- Interest in housing or property litigation
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Benefits
- Birmingham, located roles, we have a newly refurbished office in the City centre with an on-site café and free use of Gym facilities
- For Manchester vacancies, we have a City Central site, with newly refurbished facilities
- Hybrid working
- 25 days holiday, 2 gift days at Christmas.
- The opportunity to give back and have 3 days available for social purpose volunteering.
- All IT equipment and support for effective home working
- An excellent development training programme and opportunities to grow sector expertise
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