2 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• A temporary Solicitor (Litigation) role specialising in housing management and landlord & tenant litigation.
• The role involves providing legal advice and support on routine and complex housing-related matters, conducting litigation including advocacy, drafting pleadings, managing caseloads, and assisting with the development of in-house legal processes.
• The post holder will support both senior and junior team members and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Provide legal advice on housing management, landlord & tenant matters, and complex litigation cases.
• Conduct litigation including anti-social behaviour injunctions, possession claims, tenancy fraud, housing disrepair claims, and other housing-related legal proceedings.
• Draft and prepare all necessary pleadings and court documentation.
• Brief Counsel and conduct advocacy as required.
• Assist in developing and implementing legal procedures to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Support junior team members and provide cover for other solicitors and managers as needed.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with relevant legal frameworks.
• Liaise effectively with clients, internal teams, external solicitors, and partners.
• Keep up to date with changes in housing law and legal regulations.
• Ensure confidentiality and professional handling of sensitive data.
Skills/Experience:
• Experience in housing management litigation, particularly within housing associations or public sector.
• Strong advocacy skills and experience conducting litigation.
• Excellent legal drafting and document preparation skills.
• Thorough understanding of landlord & tenant law and housing law.
• Ability to develop and implement legal procedures and processes.
• Experience supporting and mentoring junior legal staff.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing workloads effectively under pressure.
Additional Information:
• The closing date: 24/09/2025.
• Qualified solicitor with a current Law Society Practising Certificate or barrister with litigation rights.
• Working hours are 35 hours per week.
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