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Housing paralegal

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Brandon James

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United Kingdom , London

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Salary:

25000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

A Legal 500 firm based in North London is seeking a driven and socially committed Housing Paralegal to join their Housing, Social Care, and Public Law department. This department is renowned for achieving justice for vulnerable individuals and is ranked in Chambers and The Legal 500 for its excellence in legal aid work.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support senior solicitors with a legal aid caseload, including housing disputes, judicial review, welfare benefits, and age assessments
  • Contribute to preparing case files, legal research, and client liaison, particularly in complex and often urgent matters

Requirements:

  • Experience in housing, community care, welfare benefits, or public law is desirable
  • Prior knowledge of legal aid processes is advantageous
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Empathetic and committed to working with vulnerable clients
What we offer:
  • Genuine career progression and opportunity to secure a training contract
  • Work alongside leading public law solicitors
  • Engage in high-impact legal work supporting the most marginalised

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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