Disrepair Solicitor

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Remote; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Solicitor for a permanent full-time role in Social Housing. This position can be conducted remotely, offering a salary of approximately £55,000 per annum. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing disrepair cases and other housing matters. Responsibilities include handling complex legal cases, providing specialist advice, and representing clients in courts. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to housing legal issues.

Qualifications

• Manage disrepair cases and provide legal representation in courts.
• Handle complex legal issues relating to housing management.
• Offer procedural advice to colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine and complex legal cases regarding repairs obligations.
• Provide legal and procedural advice to the organization.
• Act as a legal advocate in courts and tribunals.

Skills

Social Housing Experience

Disrepair Claims Management

Legal Caseload Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Job Description

We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association in Greater Manchester, who are looking for a Solicitor to join the team on a permanent basis.

This will be a full-time position which can be conducted remotely, offering a salary of circa £55,000 per annum.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing disrepair cases, and they must be a qualified solicitor.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Handling a case load of routine, complex and potentially sensitive legal cases made up of contentious and non-contentious matters including advice on repairs obligations and other landlord & tenant related matters
• Managing predominantly disrepair matters, but also covering tenancy enforcement, injunction and general housing management advice
• Providing specialist and responsive legal and procedural advice to the organisation, colleagues and members
• Providing legal representation for the organisation and act as professional legal advocate in courts and tribunals

Experience required:

• Experience required in Social Housing
• Experience managing extensive disrepair claims and cases
• Experience and ability to handle large, complex and demanding legal caseloads with competing deadlines

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