Property Legal Assistant

Step into a rewarding opportunity offering a supportive and collaborative environment, and the chance to play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality legal services within a busy housing legal team. This Property Legal Assistant position gives you the opportunity to manage your own caseload under supervision, contribute to the defence of housing disrepair claims, and develop specialist experience in property litigation.

You’ll be joining a well-established housing organisation based in Birmingham, known for its commitment to delivering safe, affordable homes and providing a positive, inclusive working environment. This is a great opportunity for a motivated legal professional who is keen to build experience in civil litigation and develop their career within housing law.

In this Property Legal Assistant position, you will be:

• Managing your own caseload of disrepair claims under supervision
• Supporting the defence of pre-action and issued legal claims
• Drafting legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
• Ensuring compliance with court procedures and relevant legislation
• Liaising with internal teams, Solicitors, and external stakeholders
• Supporting tenancy management and wider litigation matters within the housing legal team
• Maintaining accurate case records and documentation
• Delivering a professional, customer-focused legal service

I’d love to speak to any Legal Assistant who has:

• A 2:1 Law Degree or above, or LPC/SQE qualification (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a legal role or legal environment
• Experience working within a housing background or housing-related organisation (desirable)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confidence working with internal teams and external stakeholders
• An interest in developing experience in housing law and civil litigation
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) (desirable but not essential)

 This Property Legal Assistant role is offering the following benefits:

• Permanent position 
• Full-time hours (35 hours per week)
• Opportunity to gain specialist experience in housing disrepair litigation
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Career development within a well-established housing organisation
• Inclusive workplace culture

Travel & location

This Property Legal Assistant role is based in Birmingham (B15 1LZ), with good access via public transport and major road links, making it convenient for candidates across Birmingham and surrounding areas.

If this Property Legal Assistant opportunity sounds like your next step, I’d love to speak to you. Please apply now or contact me directly on 07528 824 338 or email olivia.taylor@niyaapeople.co.uk for more information.