Housing Paralegal - Legal Aid & Public Law Focus

A Legal 500 firm based in North London is seeking a driven and socially committed Housing Paralegal to join their Housing, Social Care, and Public Law department. This department is renowned for achieving justice for vulnerable individuals and is ranked in Chambers and The Legal 500 for its excellence in legal aid work.\\n\\nThe Housing Paralegal role is ideal for someone passionate about access to justice and interested in a long-term legal career, particularly in housing, community care, or public law.\\n\\nThe Housing Paralegal's role\\n\\nThe successful Housing Paralegal will support senior solicitors with a legal aid caseload, including housing disputes, judicial review, welfare benefits, and age assessments. You'll also contribute to preparing case files, legal research, and client liaison, particularly in complex and often urgent matters.\\n\\nYou'll gain exposure to high-profile litigation, including test cases, while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.\\n\\nThe Housing Paralegal\\n\\nExperience in housing, community care, welfare benefits, or public law is desirable\\nPrior knowledge of legal aid processes is advantageous\\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\\nEmpathetic and committed to working with vulnerable clientsIn Return?\\n\\n£24,000 – £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)\\nGenuine career progression and opportunity to secure a training contract\\nWork alongside leading public law solicitors\\nEngage in high-impact legal work supporting the most marginalised