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LAW Absolute is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority based in Berkshire, for an experienced housing lawyer to join them on a temporary basis for an initial 3-month contract with potential to extend.
You will advise the Council’s Housing Service in all aspects of Housing and Homelessness law, conducting advocacy for cases in the County Court and the Magistrates Court. As this is a senior role, you will also line manage junior staff.
Previous UK local government experience is essential. Ability to conduct advocacy in person in Berkshire when required is also essential.
To apply you will be:
* An England and Wales qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive
* Able to demonstrate previous experience of handling a caseload of housing and homelessness law matters
* Able to attend the office and court in Berkshire when required
* Available on no more than a 2-week notice period
The salary for this role is £55-£65/hour umbrella, depending on experience.
For more information and/or to apply, please begin by sending your CV to Louise at LAW Absolute: lhull@lawabsolute.com
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.
If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
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