Job Description
Sellick Partnership are excited to be recruiting for a Housing Litigation Lawyer, Solicitor, or Barrister, to join a well-regarded legal services team in a South London Council.
This is an excellent post for a qualified Solicitor or Barrister who is wanting to extend their experience in public sector housing litigation work. We are looking for a Housing Litigation Lawyer to advise client officers, and have conduct of litigation on behalf of the council. Local Authority experience is highly desirable.
The successful Housing Litigation Lawyer will work on a wide range of housing and litigation matters, at all levels of court and tribunals. The role will involve covering a wide range of housing management issues including housing possessions, anti-social behaviour injunctions, housing disrepair and homelessness. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate experience of handling a complex caseload of this nature including drafting and advocacy and preferably have experience of working for a local authority or social landlord in this context.
The Housing and Litigation Team is very friendly and supportive, and can offer some training where appropriate.
This position will suit an ambitious team player who will be able to adapt well within the local authority. Our client is happy to consider candidates from either a public sector or private practice background. The role will involve office p...