Job Description
Your new company \nWe are currently recruiting for a Disrepair & Housing Legal Administrator to support a busy Housing Legal team. This is a varied administrative role where you'll help ensure the smooth handling of legal cases related to housing disrepair and other housing matters.This is an office-based role initially, with the possibility of one day working from home once training has been completed.\n\nYour new role \nKey responsibilities include:\n\nProviding administrative support to the Housing Legal team\nManaging electronic filing systems for legal documents and correspondence\nMonitoring shared inboxes and ensuring queries are actioned promptly\nPreparing legal documents, court bundles, and correspondence\nCoordinating diaries, including scheduling court hearings and key deadlines\nLiaising with solicitors, courts, external agencies, and internal teams\nRaising and monitoring purchase orders (POs) and processing invoices \nSupporting case progression and ensuring compliance with legal processes and deadlines \nTaking minutes in meetings and supporting general team administration\n\nWhat you'll need to succeed \nThe ideal candidate will have previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a legal or housing environment, along with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. They will demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy, communicate confidently with a professional telephone manner, and be comfortable using Microsoft Office and case management systems.
You will be able to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, bringing a proactive and flexible approach with a strong focus on delivering high-quality customer service.\n\nWhat you'll get in return \nThis role offers flexible part-time hours, with the potential for additional hours depending on business needs. It provides a valuable opportunity to gain experience within a legal and housing environment while working as part of a supportive and collaborative team. There is also the possibility for the position to become permanent for the right candidate.
You will also be paid on a weekly basis, at a rate of £14 per hour.\n\nWhat you need to do now \n\nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.\n\nHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
