Housing Disrepair Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Lawyer for a hybrid or remote position with a Local Authority in Essex. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of housing litigation matters, particularly disrepair cases, and will need prior experience in housing disrepair law. This role allows for both part-time and full-time hours and involves setting up processes for housing disrepair workload. Great opportunity for qualified solicitors or barristers who want flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Prior experience within housing disrepair law.
• Strong understanding of the pre-action protocol for housing conditions claims and the litigation process.
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of housing litigation matters, focusing on disrepair cases.
• Set up and implement new processes for housing disrepair workload.
• Handle wider housing matters including possession proceedings, injunctions, and enforcement cases.

Skills

Housing disrepair law

Understanding of pre-action protocol

Litigation process

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or equivalent

Job description

Housing Disrepair Lawyer

Part‑time or full‑time

Remote or Hybrid Working

Our client, a Local Authority based in Essex is seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Lawyer to join their Legal Services team on an ongoing locum basis, pending permanent recruitment.

Ideally, the successful candidate will be able to undertake this role on a hybrid working basis, although candidates seeking a fully remote working pattern will be considered.

Part‑time or full‑time working hours will be considered.

Responsibilities of the Housing Disrepair Lawyer:

• Manage a caseload of housing litigation matters, with a particular focus on disrepair cases, dealing with cases from pre‑litigation through to conclusion of litigation
• Set up and implement new processes with regards to housing disrepair workload
• Workload may also include dealing with wider housing matters, to include possession proceedings, injunctions, closure orders and enforcement cases

Experience required for the Housing Disrepair Lawyer:

• Prior experience within housing disrepair law
• Strong understanding of the pre‑action protocol for housing conditions claims and the litigation process
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or equivalent

How to apply for the Housing Disrepair Lawyer role:

For more information or to apply for the Housing Disrepair Lawyer role, contact Laura Smith in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

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