We are currently partnering with a Social Housing provider based in Birmingham, who are recruiting for a Housing Litigation Lawyer to join their team on a locum basis for an initial 3-months, with potential for extension.
This is a full-time position, offering an hourly rate thats negotiable based on candidate expectations and experience, and they're looking for someone to get started as soon as possible.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
1. Providing a quality in-house service, primarily focused on housing management and tenancy enforcement matters particularly those involving anti-social behaviour and disrepair
2. Handling end to end case management of complex anti-social behaviour and tenancy management matters, defending and progressing claims and applications to their conclusion
3. Attending and representing the client at Court hearings, conducting own advocacy and preparing all documents and papers required
4. Preparing notices, pleadings and witness statements as required
5. Providing training to staff across the business in regards to legal and housing management issues
Experience Required:
6. Qualified Solicitor or CILEx Lawyer
7. PQE experience within housing law or civil litigation
Working Hours:
8. 35 hours per week
9. Monday - Friday
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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