Housing Paralegal

Pay: £24,000 - £30,000 per year

Job Title: Housing Paralegal

We are currently seeking an experienced Housing Paralegal to join their expanding litigation team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving and growing firm with access to high-quality litigation work. The firm is committed to rewarding performance and offers an attractive bonus structure alongside career progression opportunities.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will assist fee earners and manage their own caseload (where appropriate) across a range of civil litigation matters. You must be confident handling files from inception through to resolution and be comfortable working within the Civil Procedure Rules framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the management of civil litigation files from start to finish
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and applications
• Preparing court bundles and disclosure documents
• Issuing proceedings and filing documents at court
• Drafting cost schedules where required
• Liaising with clients, counsel, and the courts
• Advising clients on procedure and litigation risks under supervision
• Maintaining high standards of client care
• Meeting performance and file progression targets

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in litigation matters
• Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
• Experience drafting court documents and correspondence
• Ability to issue proceedings independently
• Understanding of litigation costs and risk
• Pragmatic and commercially aware approach to case handling
• Excellent client care and communication skill

+ Bonuses OTE £35K

• Bonus on top of salary based on performance
• Opportunity to lead and grow a team
• Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types:

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London N12 0BP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Litigation: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person