Service Care Legal are working with a leading housing association as a Housing Litigation Lawyer, supporting their dedicated legal team in critical areas such as possessions, injunctions, debt recovery, and associated court advocacy.
About the Role: This is an excellent opportunity to work on housing management disputes, primarily focusing on landlord and tenant issues, providing valuable legal expertise in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and process applications related to possessions, injunctions, and debt recovery.
* Represent the housing association in court proceedings, advocating on their behalf.
* Provide legal advice and support on disputes arising from housing management matters.
* Collaborate with the in-house legal team to ensure efficient case progression.
* Use the matter management system Clio to document and track casework.
* Conduct legal research using tools such as LexisNexis.
Ideal Candidate:
* Qualified solicitor or within the final stages of qualification (NQ considered).
* Experience working within housing law, particularly with housing associations.
* Knowledge of landlord and tenant disputes, possessions, and injunctions.
* Familiarity with housing regulations, procedures, and court processes.
* Strong advocacy skills and the ability to work independently on case applications.
* Comfortable with working remotely, with 1 day per week in the office plus court attendance.
Additional Information:
* The role offers a flexible working arrangement with minimal in-office requirements.
* Support from an experienced in-house legal team and access to professional research tools.
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the housing sector.