Paralegal - Housing and Public Law - Hopkin Murray Beskine Solicitors

Deadline: 10am 1 September 2025

We have a vacancy for a paralegal in the housing and public law team.

Paralegals in our housing and public law team support solicitors in a range of interesting work, including judicial review, housing possession and disrepair claims in the County Court, and homelessness challenges and appeals.

The role will require someone with an interest in housing and public law who is well organised and has good communication skills. You will be expected to work hard, be flexible, produce excellent written work and establish relationships with a range of clients. We provide a collaborative workplace where you will be well supported and supervised, and we have excellent resources including a modern practice management system which you will be trained to use. The role will also include providing some administrative support and some reception cover.

We expect applicants to have a law degree and/or to have undertaken some post-graduate legal training. It would be a suitable role for applicants who will be completing part-time post-graduate studies towards qualification as a solicitor or barrister. Previous relevant experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

The position will be for a fixed term of 12 months, with a possibility of further progression. We seek to recruit a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are an accredited London Living Wage employer.

Closing date: 10am on Monday 1st September 2025

Please note that interviews for shortlisted applicants will be held in the week commencing 8th September 2025.

To apply, download visit our website and download our letter for applicants and the application form.