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Housing Paralegal

Hodge Jones & Allen LLPLondon, United KingdomPosted 1h ago
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The role of the Paralegal will be to assist fee earners within the Housing team, who specialise in disrepair, homelessness, possession cases and judicial reviews. The role will involve building up a caseload, drafting statements, meeting clients to take statements, preparing routine letters, gathering evidence and advising vulnerable clients.

Operating from a central London premises, HJA has a national reputation and will provide a varied and challenging workload.

  • Law degree or equivalent legal qualifications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Prior experience as a paralegal or in a related legal support role
  • Knowledge of legal aid funding in the context of housing law
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple cases effectively
  • Strong analytical and research skills

 

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, work–life balance and professional development, including:

  • Generous annual leave (22–27 days depending on role), plus Christmas shutdown and additional birthday leave
  • Extra paid leave for volunteering, moving house and study (up to 5 days)
  • Long service recognition leave at 10, 15 and 20 years
  • Pension scheme (3% employer contribution, 5% employee, with salary sacrifice option)
  • Life assurance (2x salary) and Group Income Protection (up to state pension age)
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (subject to qualifying service)
  • Wellbeing support, including Mental Health Champions, First Aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan (post-probation)
  • Employee referral bonus scheme
  • Discounted legal services and access to an extensive Employee Benefits Portal (gym membership, health plans, private medical insurance, dental, cinema and retail discounts)
  • Eye care contributions
  • Complimentary office fruit deliveries twice weekly
  • On-site social space with pool table and subsidised bar

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