Housing Law Solicitor – Strategic Litigation

Shelter; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension

Interest-free travel loans

Tenancy deposit loan

Payroll giving

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Shelter Sheffield is seeking a solicitor to deliver legal advice and court representation under our Housing Loss Prevention Service. The role focuses on challenging unfair housing practices and driving systemic change, while collaborating with the Sheffield hub to raise housing rights awareness in the community.

You will support Trainee Solicitors and Legal Advisers, ensuring high professional standards and compliance as part of our Housing Legal Team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with an interest in social justice and housing law.
• 3+ years PQE with proven housing law/Legal Aid experience.
• Ability to deliver high-quality legal advice and court representation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation under Housing Loss Prevention Service.
• Challenge unfair housing practices and systemic homelessness causes through strategic casework and litigation.
• Support the Sheffield team and Trainee Solicitors to maintain high professional standards and compliance.
• Help raise housing rights awareness in the community.

Skills

Housing law

Legal Aid experience

Court representation

Strategic litigation

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Shelter Sheffield is seeking a solicitor to deliver legal advice and court representation under our Housing Loss Prevention Service. The role focuses on challenging unfair housing practices and driving systemic change, while collaborating with the Sheffield hub to raise housing rights awareness in the community.

You will support Trainee Solicitors and Legal Advisers, ensuring high professional standards and compliance as part of our Housing Legal Team.