Location: Hybrid, Bradford (approx. 2 days in the office) Salary: £35,008 per annum Permanent: 35 hours per week, Monday Friday 9am to 5pm We believe everyone should have a safe and affordable place to call home. Build Your Legal Career With Us Are you a proactive Paralegal looking to build your expertise in housing law and litigation whilst making a meaningful impact on people's lives? We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Legal Team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your legal career while supporting a diverse caseload focused on housing disrepair and housing litigation matters. Working closely with experienced legal professionals, you'll play a key role in managing pre-action disrepair claims, supporting litigation, drafting legal documents and helping ensure the organisation remains compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. This role offers the opportunity to work with a high degree of autonomy, while collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to deliver a professional, commercially minded legal service that genuinely makes a difference to our customers. What you'll be doing Supporting the management of housing disrepair and housing litigation matters Managing pre-action disrepair claims and associated legal processes Drafting legal correspondence, pleadings and other legal documentation Conducting legal research and providing practical legal support to internal stakeholders Supporting the litigation process from instruction through to conclusion Maintaining accurate case records and legal documentation Providing legal administrative support to ensure efficient case management Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to promote legal compliance Identifying opportunities to improve legal processes and ways of working Supporting and sharing knowledge with colleagues across the legal team Why Join Us? This is more than a legal support role. You'll have the opportunity to develop specialist housing law expertise, work on matters that have a tangible impact on communities and contribute to the continuous improvement of an ambitious and supportive legal service. In return, we'll provide a flexible and inclusive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to work alongside experienced legal professionals who are passionate about what they do. If youre still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount. About you We're looking for a proactive and organised individual who is keen to develop their legal career within a varied and fast-paced environment. A Law Degree (LLB) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL). Experience working within a legal environment, ideally in a paralegal or legal support role. Experience or knowledge of housing law, housing disrepair and/or housing litigation . Strong legal research, written communication and drafting skills. Planned date: 7th October at our Bradford office. And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, heres what you can look forward to: Generous time off 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more. Health & wellbeing support Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about. Financial perks Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further. Future-focused benefits Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind. Family-friendly policies Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance. Were Committed to Inclusion Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know well make it happen.
Senior Legal Assistant (Work From Home) in Bradford employer: Accent Housing
As a Specialist Housing Partner, you will be part of a dedicated team that prioritises creating meaningful moments for families in need of safe and affordable housing. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and personal growth, offering flexible working hours to ensure a healthy work-life balance. Located in the heart of Nottingham, we provide unique opportunities to make a real difference in the community while enjoying a fulfilling career.
