Job Title: Homeownership Litigation Assistant
Location: Southwark, London (Hybrid working available)
Employer: Southwark Council
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 per annum (Grade 7, depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 36 hours per week

🏠 About the Role

Southwark Council is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Homeownership Litigation Assistant to support legal and housing teams in delivering effective casework and litigation services related to leasehold and homeownership matters.

You’ll play a key role in progressing legal action against leaseholders and homeowners in breach of their obligations, including arrears recovery, enforcement of lease terms, and dispute resolution. This is a great opportunity to build hands-on experience within a public sector legal setting while contributing to the fair and efficient management of Southwark’s housing portfolio.

📋 Key Responsibilities

• Support solicitors and litigation officers in managing homeownership-related legal cases

• Assist with the preparation of legal documentation for court proceedings and tribunals

• Maintain accurate case files, records, and correspondence

• Liaise with internal teams, leaseholders, legal representatives, and external agencies

• Support service charge recovery and enforcement processes

• Prepare witness statements and evidence bundles for hearings

• Attend court as appropriate and assist with case administration

• Monitor deadlines, legal notices, and progress of cases

👤 What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a legal, housing, or property-related administrative role

• Understanding of housing law, leasehold management, or litigation procedures (desirable)

• Strong organisational and case management skills

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

• Confident communicator, both written and verbal

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and casework systems

• A team player with a proactive and professional approach

🎁 What We Offer

• Competitive salary and career progression within Southwark’s Legal and Housing teams

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• A supportive and inclusive working environment

• Access to wellbeing initiatives and staff networks

• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusive public service

🤝 Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Southwark Council, we are proud of our diverse community and workforce. Through our Southwark Stands Together initiative, we actively promote fairness, anti-racism, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and guarantee interviews for veterans, care-experienced individuals, and candidates with disabilities who meet essential criteria.

📅 Key Dates

• Application Deadline: –

• Interview Date: –

📬 How to Apply

Click Apply Here to submit your application via Southwark Council’s recruitment portal.

Support fair and effective homeownership – and help deliver justice for Southwark residents.