Housing Legal Assistant

Your new company We are recruiting on behalf of a respected housing association for a Legal Assistant with a strong foundation in civil litigation and a passion for supporting communities through effective legal practice. Your new role In this role, you will be responsible for preparing claim forms, pleadings, and witness statements for civil injunctions and possession claims in the County Court. Solid drafting skills are essential, as you'll be expected to produce clear, persuasive legal documents that stand up to scrutiny. You'll also provide legal advice to our internal client on a range of housing management issues, with a particular emphasis on anti-social behaviour cases. Your work will involve liaising with barristers and external counsel, ensuring they are fully briefed and supported throughout the litigation process. Additionally, you'll offer administrative support by preparing hearing and trial bundles, helping to ensure cases are well-organised and efficiently managed. What you'll need to succeed We're looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and the capacity to manage a varied caseload while meeting competing deadlines. Ideally, you'll have previous experience in a civil litigation environment, with exposure to civil drafting and a working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules. What you'll get in return This is a temporary job based in Birmingham. The rate of pay for this job is £17.74 premium rate per hour, which is paid on a weekly basis. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, GB

Posted Date: 11/4/2025