Legal Assistant

About the Role

As a Legal Assistant, you will assist lawyers in progressing matters efficiently and effectively, liaising with clients and external parties, preparing legal documents, and ensuring compliance with court and procedural deadlines.

The work is varied and challenging and will include matters covering:

• Housing litigation
• Housing disrepair claims
• Rent possession and other housing management cases
• Anti‑social behaviour matters
• Service charge disputes and recovery
• Debt recovery proceedings
• Prosecutions and regulatory enforcement matters
• General civil litigation matters

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of working within a legal environment
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to accuracy
• Experience of preparing legal documents and managing case files
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
• Good IT skills and experience of using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications
• A commitment to providing excellent client care and customer service

Desirable Experience

• Experience of local government legal practice
• Experience of civil litigation, housing litigation, litigating prosecution matters, disrepair claims, debt recovery, service charges or anti‑social behaviour
• Legal qualifications such as CILEX studies, a law degree, LPC/SQE preparation, or equivalent legal experience

Why Join Us

• A diverse and challenging caseload
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement and employee wellbeing support

Diversity Statement

Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

For an informal discussion please contact Lisa Hutchinson at lisa.hutchinson@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or 0208 921 5108.

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