Residential Property Legal Assistant

Service Care Legal are working alongside a local authority based in South East London looking for a Legal Assistant to join the property law team on an initial six-month contract, with the potential for extension. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant community-centric projects.

ROLE: Legal Assistant – Residential Property Law
LOCATION: South East London / Hybrid
CONTRACT: Initial 6-Month Contract with Scope for Extension, 36 hours per week
RATE: £22.63ph umbrella / £20.31ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £18.12ph PAYE exc. holiday pay

Please note that this role would require office attendance a minimum of 2 times per week.

About the Role:

• Handle residential property matters, including lease extensions, Right to Buy schemes, collective enfranchisements, and straightforward property transactions
• Support case management and ensure smooth case progression
• Be office-based at least two days per week to facilitate teamwork and client interaction

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven residential property law experience is essential
• Ideally, prior work within local authority or public sector environments
• Strong organisational skills and keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and professional demeanour

Should this be an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969 or email across an updated CV to Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We welcome referrals which could be worth £250 each so please also bear this in mind.