Housing Paralegal

Community Base; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist legal aid firm in Brighton is seeking a top calibre paralegal/caseworker to join their housing department. This full-time position involves conducting client interviews, advising vulnerable clients, and performing administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The role offers a hybrid work model, supporting applications from diverse backgrounds, and emphasizes inclusion and flexibility.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Support for diverse backgrounds

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with a Law degree.
• Experience working with vulnerable people.
• Legal aid experience is very desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial client interviews and record instructions.
• Advise clients and communicate with external bodies.
• Conduct legal research and perform administrative duties.

Skills

Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Organisational and time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Understanding of legal research

Education

Law degree

Job description

Job Description

Lawstop, a dynamic legal aid law practice, is seeking a top calibre paralegal/caseworker to work full-time in our Brighton Housing department, starting as soon as possible after interview. Previous experience working in housing law is essential for the role.

The position will involve conducting initial client interviews and recording their instructions, advising clients, communicating with external bodies, time recording, and general administrative duties.

We require a mature, self‑motivated individual with excellent spoken and written communication skills, the ability to quickly absorb legal information and to conduct legal research. You will have very good organisational and time management skills and be able to produce documents to tight deadlines. Patience and tact are necessary as you will be assisting vulnerable people.

Qualifications

• A strong academic background with a Law degree
• A desire to want to help people
• The ability to work under pressure
• Experience working with vulnerable people
• Legal aid experience is very desirable.

Firm Profile

Lawstop is a specialist firm of solicitors with offices in London, Brighton, Cornwall, Liverpool, Somerset, Nottingham, and Cambridge

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Lawstop where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Lawstop on our website.

Lawstop is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

Job Details

Full time

Salary - DOE

Job Type: Full‑time

Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brighton BN1 1NH