Housing Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment firm is seeking a Housing Lawyer for a permanent position in Basildon, UK. The role, which requires substantial experience in housing disrepair litigation, offers a hybrid working model with office attendance twice weekly. Responsibilities include handling cases from pre-litigation through litigation, possession proceedings, and enforcement actions. Benefits include generous leave and a competitive pension scheme, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified legal professionals.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Competitive Local Government pension scheme

Hybrid working arrangements

Death in service policy

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the pre-action protocol for housing conditions claims.
• Experience in litigation process essential.
• Substantial experience in housing disrepair litigation.

Responsibilities

• Focus on disrepair cases from pre-litigation to conclusion.
• Handle possession proceedings.
• Manage closure orders and enforcement actions.

Skills

Housing disrepair litigation

Understanding of pre-action protocol

Litigation process

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive

Job description

Job Description

Housing Lawyer – Permanent

Full-time

Hybrid Working

46,142

About the Housing Lawyer position

Sellick Partnership is thrilled to be supporting a Local Authority in Essex with recruitment for a permanent Housing Lawyer. This is a full‑time opportunity, well suited to a lawyer with substantial experience in housing disrepair litigation. This is a hybrid working role, with office attendance required twice per week, and court attendance required as needed.

Responsibilities of the Housing Lawyer

• A particular focus on disrepair cases, dealing with cases from pre‑litigation through to conclusion of litigation
• Possession proceedings
• Closure orders
• Enforcement actions

Experience required for the Housing Lawyer

A strong understanding of the pre‑action protocol for housing conditions claims and the litigation process is essential.

Qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive.

Benefits that come with the Housing Lawyer role

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Competitive Local Government pension scheme
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements available
• Death in service policy

How to apply for the Housing Lawyer role

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

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