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As a Senior Legal Assistant within the Litigation (Disrepair) team, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high‑quality legal services across the Council. You will manage a varied caseload of housing disrepair matters, handling tasks such as preparing cases, advising on evidence, responding to pre‑action protocols, negotiating settlements and attending court where required. Working closely with experienced lawyers, you will provide practical legal support and advice to internal clients while ensuring cases are progressed efficiently and within strict deadlines. This role offers excellent exposure to complex litigation work and the opportunity to build strong technical expertise within a supportive legal environment.
Job Responsibility
Manage a varied caseload of housing disrepair matters
prepare cases
advise on evidence
respond to pre‑action protocols
negotiate settlements
attend court where required
provide practical legal support and advice to internal clients
ensure cases are progressed efficiently and within strict deadlines
Requirements
Experience working in a legal environment
confident managing own caseload or supporting litigation processes
highly organised, detail-focused and able to work under pressure while meeting tight deadlines
strong communicator
able to build effective relationships with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders
proactive and adaptable
commitment to delivering high‑quality legal support and making a meaningful contribution to public service
Nice to have
Experience or interest in housing or local authority law
What we offer
Leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays
potential hybrid working opportunities
health and wellbeing support
generous local government pension scheme
range of discount schemes across leisure and culture