Housing & Litigation Lawyer – 6 Month Contract

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a comprehensive housing litigation caseload.
  
  


• Address legal matters such as:
  
  
  
  • Possession proceedings
    
    
  
  
  • Housing disrepair claims
    
    
  
  
  • Debt recovery issues
    
    
  
  
  • Anti-social behaviour cases
    
    
  
  
  • Housing enforcement actions
    
    
  
  
  • Private sector housing concerns
    
    
  
  


• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, applications, and agreements.
  
  


• Represent the Local Authority in various legal settings:
  
  
  
  • Magistrates' Courts
    
    
  
  
  • County Courts
    
    
  
  
  • High Court
    
    
  
  
  • Tribunals
    
    
  
  
  • Public Inquiries
    
    
  
  


• Negotiate settlements and coordinate with Counsel when necessary.
  
  


• Provide legal advice to officers and senior stakeholders on housing law.
  
  


• Conduct legal training and offer guidance.
  
  

Essential

• Must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with a valid practising certificate.
  
  


• Extensive experience in Housing Litigation.
  
  


• In-depth knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Housing Law
    
    
  
  
  • Civil Litigation
    
    
  
  
  • Possession Proceedings
    
    
  
  
  • Housing Disrepair
    
    
  
  
  • Debt Recovery
    
    
  
  
  • Anti-Social Behaviour
    
    
  
  
  • Private Sector Housing Enforcement
    
    
  
  


• Proven advocacy skills.
  
  


• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication abilities.
  
  


• Previous experience in Local Authority housing litigation is preferred.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £29.92 - £50.00 (Umbrella)
  
  


• 6 Month Contract
  
  


• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
  


• Engage in high-profile housing litigation cases.
  
  


• Opportunities for advocacy in various courts and tribunals.
  
  


• Work within a supportive Local Authority legal team.