Legal Assistant - Housing Legal Team

Join a well-established Housing Association in a fulfilling Legal Assistant role that truly makes a difference to people's lives. This position offers the chance to support the Housing Legal Team with housing management matters and civil litigation, making a meaningful impact while benefiting from consistent, stable work.

As a Legal Assistant, you'll be assisting the team with housing management cases, including civil injunctions and possession claims, while fostering strong collaboration between internal stakeholders and external legal partners. This is a rewarding role for someone who values a proactive approach to legal support, client-focused service, and a strong team dynamic.

We'd love to hear from anyone with a background as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Housing Support Worker, or experience in civil litigation, housing law, or legal support, especially if you're passionate about providing legal assistance in housing management.

As a Legal Assistant, you will be:

• Assisting with preparing claim forms, pleadings, and witness statements for civil injunctions and possession claims in the County Court solid drafting skills are required.
• Providing advice to our internal clients on a range of housing management issues, with a particular focus on anti-social behaviour.
• Liaising with barristers we instruct on cases, ensuring effective communication and smooth case progression.
• Providing administrative support, including preparing hearing/trial bundles and managing case files.

I'd love to speak to anyone who has:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise a varied caseload and meet competing deadlines.
• A solid understanding of civil litigation procedures and exposure to civil drafting.
• Familiarity with the Civil Procedure Rules.

Previous Experience:
Ideally, you will have worked in a civil litigation environment, with exposure to civil drafting and housing law. Experience in housing management or supporting legal teams in tenancy-related cases is a plus.

Qualifications:

• 2:1 Law degree and practical experience in a legal setting, OR LPC-qualified or equivalent.

Key requirements for this Legal Assistant role:

• Basic DBS check.
• Proficiency in IT and experience using legal case management software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to manage a diverse caseload.

The role offers the following benefits:

• 35 hours per week
• Temp to perm contract, providing consistent, stable work with the opportunity for permanent placement
• A meaningful role where you'll directly support the legal team and contribute to the management of housing law cases
• A supportive, collaborative working environment
• Pay Rate - £19.96 per hour

Travel & Location:
This role is based in Birmingham, Edgbaston, with some travel required to attend court hearings or meetings with external legal partners. The city is well-connected, making travel between locations straightforward.

If this Legal Assistant role sounds like your next step, apply now or contact Ryan Stewart at ryan.stewart@niyaapeople.co.uk or call 07488 866 709 for more information.