Senior Legal Assistant - Housing Law

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant with expertise in housing law for a long-term locum role. This position, covering a 12-month maternity leave, offers the flexibility of hybrid or fully remote working arrangements. The successful candidate will engage in various legal duties, including defending claims related to housing disrepair, drafting essential legal documents, and providing advice on homelessness matters. This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals looking to further their career while contributing to meaningful public sector work.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung im Bereich Wohnrecht ist erforderlich.
• Fähigkeit zur rechtlichen Analyse und Erstellung von Dokumenten.

Responsibilities

• Verteidigung von Ansprüchen im Bereich Wohnschäden.
• Entwurf von rechtlichen Dokumenten und Anordnungen.

Skills

Housing Law Experience

Legal Drafting

Advocacy

Job description

Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting an experienced Senior Legal Assistant with housing law experience to join our local authority client on a long term locum basis.

Covering a 12 month maternity leave, this role will be to start Mid May.

Duties will include:

• Housing disrepair: defending claims, assessing liability, causation and level of compensation
• Possession and injunctions work: drafting NOSP's particulars of claims and drafting orders
• Advice on homelessness matters: reviews and appeals
• Advocacy: in the County Court (optional)

Previous experience within housing law is required; however, some training in less familiar areas may be provided.

The client is open to both hybrid and fully remote working.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for this role, please do apply now or contact Natalie Ferguson in our Manchester office.