Legal Assistant – Housing Trust (North London)

About the role

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join a Housing Trust in North London on a temporary basis. You will provide essential legal support to operational teams, focusing on tenancy and lease breaches, escalated arrears, and court proceedings.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of escalated arrears and rent/service charge recovery cases.
• Attend court hearings and represent the Trust in external meetings, mediation and panels.
• Collaborate with local officers, tenancy sustainment and safeguarding teams to ensure appropriate debt escalation.
• Provide training, advice and support to operational staff on tenancy and lease breach matters.
• Lead rent and service charge recovery efforts, aiming to maximise income for the organisation.
• Support paralegals and coordinate with other departments on complex legal issues.

Required profile

• Law degree preferred; legal background in housing is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Experience working in an income or legal team handling housing-related cases.
• Willingness to attend court hearings as required.
• Ability to work hybrid – minimum three days onsite (office or court) and two days remote.
• Availability for a six‑month ongoing contract (35 hrs/week, Mon‑Fri 9:00‑17:00).

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £27.94.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to develop specialised housing law experience.