Housing Paralegal
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Position Overview & Specifications
HOUSING PARALEGAL
STRATFORD LONDON
£24,000 (GENEROUS BENEFITS PACKAGE/CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
We are working with a highly reputable multi officed law firm that have an opportunity for a Paralegal to join their growing team based out of the Stratford Office.
You will be a self-motivated Housing Paralegal to join a close-knit, legal team dealing with all aspects of tenancy and leasehold management law including possession, disrepair, anti-social behaviour plus other tenancy and leasehold issues including service charge disputes.
This is an opportunity to join a team of lawyers who are passionate about social housing law in an environment where your ideas are valued.
The role
The role will be to provide Paralegal support to the in-house Legal Services Team. You will be responsible for:
- providing support to the Legal Services Team so that the team can provide a comprehensive in-house legal service on all aspects of tenancy and leasehold management law including possession, disrepair, anti-social behaviour, other tenancy and leasehold issues including service charge disputes.
- assisting the Head of Legal Services and the Housing Solicitors with casework, particularly, the handling and management of disrepair claims within the pre-action protocol.
- attending clients to take instructions on claims, preparing cases and disclosure to customer's solicitors, assessing quantum and drafting of without prejudice offers and settlement of claims where appropriate.
- managing and maintaining a large and varied caseload, primarily of disrepair claims, but including possession claims based on anti-social behaviour and other breaches, defending claims based on disrepair and other causes of action.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong Academic background.
- Legal experience as a Paralegal (minimum 6 months).
- Experience in housing and/or leasehold law acting on behalf of landlords or tenants gained in private practice, local authority or in-house Registered Provider legal team.
- Experience of working as part of and supporting a busy legal team.
- An enthusiastic and positive attitude with the ability to work on your own initiative.
In return for the same you will be offered genuine career progression opportunity within the firm.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV TO TANYA BROWN AT BROWNS RECRUITMENT GROUP AS DIRECTED.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Housing Paralegal roles across Browns Recruitment Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £38,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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