Housing Legal Assistant

Job description

Step into a rewarding opportunity offering a supportive and collaborative environment, and the chance to play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality legal services within a busy Housing Legal team. This Housing Legal Assistant position gives you the opportunity to manage your own caseload under supervision, contribute to the defence of housing disrepair claims, and develop specialist experience in property litigation.
Youll be joining a well-established housing organisation based in Birmingham, known for its commitment to delivering safe, affordable homes and providing a positive, inclusive working environment. This is a great opportunity for a motivated legal professional who is keen to build experience in civil litigation and develop their career within housing law.

This is a part-time role (17.5 hours per week), with potential scope to temporarily increase to 31.5 hours per week. The role is office-based in Birmingham, with the possibility of one day working from home following the successful completion of training and supervision.

In this Housing Legal Assistant position, you will be:
Managing your own caseload of disrepair claims under supervision
Supporting the defence of pre-action and issued legal claims
Drafting legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
Ensuring compliance with court procedures and relevant legislation
Liaising with internal teams, solicitors, and external stakeholders
Supporting tenancy management and wider litigation matters within the Housing Legal team
Maintaining accurate case records and documentation
Delivering a professional, customer-focused legal service

Id love to speak to any Housing Legal Assistant who has:
A 2:1 Law Degree or above, or LPC/SQE qualification (or equivalent)
Previous experience in a legal role or legal environment
Experience working within a housing background or housing-related organisation (desirable)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Confidence working with internal teams and external stakeholders
An interest in developing experience in housing law and civil litigation
Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) (desirable but not essential)

This Housing Legal Assistant role is offering the following benefits:
Part-time hours (17.5 hours per week), with potential to increase to 31.5 hours temporarily
Opportunity to gain specialist experience in housing disrepair litigation
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Career development within a well-established housing organisation
Inclusive workplace culture

Travel & Location
This Housing Legal Assistant role is based in Birmingham, at Bath Row. The role is primarily office-based, with the opportunity for one day working from home following training. The location is well connected via public transport and major road links, making it easily accessible from across Birmingham and surrounding areas.

If this Housing Legal Assistant opportunity sounds like your next step, please apply now or contactRyan Stewart 0121 798 3287 for more information.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

East Midlands

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Salary indication

Between £18.00 and £19.00 Per Hour

Published at

07-05-2026

Profession type

Legal

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English