Paralegal

Our Vacancy

We are currently advertising for the above role internally and externally. 

As a Paralegal, you’ll manage your own caseload under the supervision of a Solicitor, handling a variety of landlord and tenant matters. You will also support Solicitors and Senior Solicitors on complex or substantial cases, offering legal advice and analysis on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Your contribution will extend to policy and procedure reviews, corporate business support, and active participation in cross-functional working groups and forums across Peabody.  

You’ll play a key role in delivering Legal Services’ training programme and assist with special projects within the Legal, Governance and Risk teams. Your work will adhere to the highest standards of case management in line with Lexcel procedures, and you will be expected to engage in ongoing professional development to support both your growth and the wider objectives of the organisation.  

You’re committed to delivering outstanding customer care, value diversity, and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. 
You’ll have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong initiative and judgement, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain discretion and confidentiality is essential. 

You’ll need to be in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week.

Your role requires a curiosity about different aspects of business and operations, empathy towards Peabody’s charitable and social housing mission, and ability to form strong working relationships across all levels. A degree or equivalent qualification, along with relevant experience, is required. 

If you’re passionate about making a difference through legal work and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment, we want to hear from you.

We have 2 roles available:  

 •    Paralegal with a Law Degree (minimum 2:2) or CILEX with prior experience. (£44,815 per annum) 
 •    Paralegal with Degree or equivalent relevant experience. (£39,794 Per annum)  

 Interviews will be taking place on from 01/09/2025 to 04/09/2025.  

Are you ready to apply? 

If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Harry at harry.lund@peabody.org.uk. 
Colleagues who are at risk of redundancy need to state this on their application as they will be given priority consideration above other applicants.

Please note, if you are currently on legacy Aldwyck or legacy Catalyst Terms & Conditions, and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms & Conditions. Additionally, if you move to a Peabody role on a secondment basis, your Terms & Conditions will not change.