Legal Services Assistant
- Field: Legal Services
- Deadline: 2026-01-26 02:01
- London
Rate: £16 per hour
Location: Blackfriars, London (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office)
Contract Length: 8-12 weeks (temporary cover)
Overview
Our client, a social housing provider, is seeking a Legal Services Co-ordinator to provide immediate support during a period of increased workload. This is a temporary role to help bridge a resource gap and assist the existing assistant and administrator within the legal services function. The position focuses primarily on disrepair claims and requires strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and experience within a housing management environment.
Key Responsibilities
Process new disrepair claims within the Legal Disrepair Protocol timeframe.
Monitor and scan new claims and legal documents.
Collate disclosure bundles in line with GDPR and other privacy requirements.
Liaise with internal departments to gather information relating to claims.
Communicate with HMCTS on live cases.
Manage spending on legal costs and compensation.
Maintain and update disrepair trackers.
Oversee the disrepair inbox and ensure timely responses.
Handle and process invoices and payment requests.
Approve ad-hoc payments for compensation and legal costs.
Maintain clear, prompt communication with solicitors.
Ensure all data systems and records are kept accurately and logically.
Experience
Background in a housing management function.
Basic understanding of disrepair claims.
Strong administrative experience with excellent attention to detail.
Experience managing varied internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment with strong multitasking skills.
Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel to a high standard.
Experience dealing with members of the public, including handling sensitive situations.
Ability to use initiative, problem-solve, and make independent decisions.
Effective communication skills, adapting style to a range of audiences.
If this is somthing of interest to you, apply today
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