Supporting the In‑House Counsels with housing management litigation cases
Working on possession proceedings, injunctions, disrepair claims, general housing management advice and other civil litigation involving the Group.
Providing clear, practical legal advice on routine matters and supporting more complex cases
Attending court to advocate on behalf of the organisation
Supporting colleagues and members of the public to prepare accurate witness statements and court evidence
Delivering legal training and updates to staff across the Group
Working directly with Housing and other teams across the region, including attending offices as required
Overseeing spend on outsourced legal services in line with financial regulations
Maintaining accurate case data and records on internal systems to support reporting and decision‑making

Experience handling legal work within a law firm or tenancy enforcement department of a housing provider
Experience of court advocacy or a strong willingness to undertake advocacy as part of the role
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to influence decisions using facts and data
Strong customer service skills, with the ability to adapt your communication for different audiences
The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines and budget
Confidence working with legal and case management systems
A proactive, solutions‑focused approach to problem‑solving

Further experience in housing management litigation within an in‑house legal team
Opportunities to develop strategic decision-making and legal judgment
Exposure to advocacy, training delivery and cross‑organisation working
A deeper understanding of housing law and its real‑world application
The chance to make a meaningful impact through legally sound, customer‑focused outcomes

Paralegal – Litigation

Key skills