Interim Housing Litigation Paralegal
Location: London
Job type: Interim
Salary: Up to £35.25 per hour Umbrella
Discipline: Local Government & Public Sector Legal Recruitment Specialist
Reference: J98233
Interim Housing Litigation Paralegal – Initial 3 Months+ – London based Local Authority – Up to £35.25 per hour Umbrella
Venn Group's specialist Public Sector Legal team are currently recruiting for an experienced Locum Housing Litigation Paralegal to join a Local Authority on an interim basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation paralegal to undertake a varied caseload within a busy public sector legal team, dealing with both routine and more complex contentious matters.
Role Details:
Position: Interim Housing Litigation Paralegal
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working
Duration: Initial 3 months+, with potential for extension
Rate: Up to £35.25 per hour Umbrella
Duties may include:
- Managing a varied caseload of housing and general litigation matters
- Providing legal advice, support and guidance across contentious matters
- Progressing cases with a high degree of autonomy and taking initiative where appropriate
- Drafting legal correspondence, court documentation and other case papers
- Reviewing evidence and assisting with case preparation
- Supporting lawyers and advocates with more complex litigation matters
- Liaising with officers, clients, courts and external stakeholders
- Managing competing deadlines within a busy litigation environment
- Undertaking legal research and providing practical advice on procedural issues
- Supporting the wider litigation team as required
Candidate Requirements:
- Previous experience working as a Paralegal, Legal Officer or equivalent within Litigation
- Experience handling housing or other contentious Local Authority matters
- Strong drafting, research and case management skills
- Ability to manage a varied caseload with limited supervision
- Good understanding of litigation procedure and court processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Previous Local Government or wider Public Sector experience would be highly advantageous
Job Reference: J98233
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Due to the high volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.
Interim Housing Litigation Paralegal – Initial 3 Months+ – south-east based Local Authority – Up to £35.25 per hour Umbrella
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