Legal Assistant/paralegal
London, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
Job Description
Legal Assistant / Paralegal-Housing Law
Location:
Catford, London, SE6 4RUContract Length:
52 Weeks (Maternity Cover)Working Hours:
35 hours per weekIR35:
Inside IR35Hiring Organisation:
Lewisham Council - Legal Services TeamWe're hiring!
Lewisham Council is looking for an experiencedLegal Assistant / Paralegal (PO3)
to join the Legal Services team, focusing onhousing law and disrepair claims
.This is a fantastic opportunity to support a busy legal team within the public sector. You'll handle a mixed caseload of approx. 40 housing and disrepair matters under supervision, draft legal documents (defences, statements, applications), and assist in EPA prosecutions.
You'll also:
Manage court bundles and liaise with Counsel Process legal invoices and track legal calendars Handle queries via a dedicated housing legal inbox Support with internal housing/legal meetings and litigation prep
Requirements:
Law degree or GDL (essential) Knowledge/experience in housing law, disrepair, and EPA matters Strong admin skills and legal drafting experience
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 52 weeks
Pay: 12.21-32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD3448891
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationLondon, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
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EducationNot mentioned