At a Glance
- Tasks: Support legal teams with housing management issues and attend court hearings.
- Company: Reputable Housing Trust in North London with a focus on community support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and valuable legal experience.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in housing management while gaining hands-on legal experience.
- Qualifications: Law degree preferred; legal background in housing is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 27.94 - 27.94 £ per hour.
Morgan Hunt currently require a Legal Assistant for Housing Trust based in North London on a Temporary basis Pay Rate : £27.94ph Ltd
Hours:35 hrs Mon to Fri - 9am and 17.00pm - Hybrid, minimum 3 days in the office or on site / at court (Tuesdays Wednesday MUST be in the office), 2 days from home
Location: North London Duration : 6 month on going contract The Ideal Candidate Law Degree (preferred) Legal background in Housing is also preferred not necessary in a legal team, could be in the income team for example, majority of work comes under income possession at courts.
Required to go to court to attend hearings, as and when they come up.
Job Role You will form an integral part of the legal team by providing legal support to the operational teams on a range of housing management related issues including tenancy and lease breaches with particular focus on escalated arrears and pursuing effective recovery via legal action.
You will work closely with the local officers and tenancy sustainment and safeguarding teams to ensure debt is escalated appropriately, once all reasonable support options have been put in place.
You will have your own caseload which will be predominately escalated arrears cases that have been referred to you, to drive an effective resolution.
You will play a crucial role in rent and service charge collection for the organisation.
Your decisions will be in collaboration with operational teams, ...
