Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant
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16-07-2025
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Job Description
6-12 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
- To provide legal support within the Housing and Disrepair Team during a maternity leave period. The role involves managing a caseload of housing and disrepair matters supporting litigation processes and assisting with administrative and legal coordination tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the team.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- Manage a caseload of approximately 40 mixed housing and disrepair cases under supervision of the Principal or Senior Lawyer.
- Draft legal documents including defences witness statements and application notices.
- Assist in settling claims and addressing costs issues.
- Attend legal income and housing management meetings as required.
- Maintain accurate records of all existing and new housing and disrepair cases.
Essential Experience Required
- Demonstrable knowledge or experience in housing law disrepair claims and Environmental Protection Act (EPA) prosecutions.
- Ability to manage a legal caseload with supervision.
- Strong drafting and legal research skills.
Essential Qualification Required
- A minimum of a Law Degree (LLB) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) is required.
Additional information to note
- Working hours: 35 hours per week
- The job is hybrid 2 days a week in the office and 3 days working remotely.
Closing Date: 30th July 2025
Requirements
Requirements
- Demonstrable knowledge or experience in housing law disrepair claims and Environmental Protection Act (EPA) prosecutions.
- Ability to manage a legal caseload with supervision.
- Strong drafting and legal research skills.
- A minimum of a Law Degree (LLB) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) is required.
To provide legal support within the Housing and Disrepair Team during a maternity leave period. The role involves managing a caseload of housing and disrepair matters, supporting litigation processes, and assisting with administrative and legal coordination tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the team.
Education
A minimum of a Law Degree (LLB) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) is required.
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
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