Civic Recruitment Limited
Housing Paralegal
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
3-month contract role with a local authority
Summary
This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority, designed to provide effective legal and administrative support within a busy Housing Litigation Team. The primary focus is on managing rent arrears and warrant application caseloads. The role aims to reduce existing case backlogs, maintain accurate case records, and support fee earners across various housing litigation matters, including disrepair, tenancy, unauthorised occupant, and nuisance cases.
Responsibilities
- Manage a personal caseload of rent arrears and warrant application matters under supervision.
- Assist in reducing existing case backlogs by progressing matters efficiently and proactively.
- Update and maintain case management systems, spreadsheets, and tracking tools to ensure accurate reporting to clients.
- Ensure all case files are maintained in accordance with team procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Provide administrative and legal support to solicitors and fee earners handling housing litigation matters.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements
Essential Experience Required:
- Significant experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults with complex needs.
- Experience supporting individuals affected by substance misuse and related behavioural issues.
- Experience managing a caseload and delivering one-to-one interventions.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Essential Qualifications Required:
- Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent, or relevant legal experience.
- CILEX qualification (or working towards qualification) preferred.
- Law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), LPC, SQE, or equivalent legal qualification.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 35 hours per week.
- Location: Lambeth Town Hall, 2 Brixton Hill, Brixton, Lambeth, SW2 1RW, United Kingdom.
- Work pattern: 1-2 days in the office, with many staff working from home 5 days a week.
- Bi-weekly schedule.
- The role closes on 29th July 2026, apply ASAP.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location