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.

The 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.

The Housing Paralegal's role

The 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.

You'll gain exposure to high-profile litigation, including test cases, while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The Housing Paralegal

• Experience in housing, community care, welfare benefits, or public law is desirable
• Prior knowledge of legal aid processes is advantageous
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Empathetic and committed to working with vulnerable clients

In Return?

• £24,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Genuine career progression and opportunity to secure a training contract
• Work alongside leading public law solicitors
• Engage in high-impact legal work supporting the most marginalised