Housing Litigation Associate, 2 to 4 PQE

Connect Legal Partners; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Legal Partners in Leeds is seeking a lawyer for housing litigation work combining contested proceedings with preventative advice. You will deal directly with clients to address tenancy problems, property condition claims and housing management policies.

You will manage cases involving possession, injunctions and housing disrepair, support more complex instructions, supervise juniors and keep clients informed about strategy and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Two to four years post-qualification experience in housing management or property litigation.
• Clear drafting, commercial awareness and ability to balance competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload involving possession, injunctions and housing disrepair, alongside practical policy advice.
• Support more complex instructions, supervise junior colleagues and keep clients informed about strategy and deadlines.
• Contribute to client training and relationship development while maintaining accurate, well managed files.

Skills

Housing litigation

Property litigation

Drafting

Client communication

Deadline management

Education

Qualified legal executive

Job description

Run your own housing litigation files and help junior colleagues deal with the practical issues those cases raise.

The role

A housing litigation team is seeking a lawyer for work that combines contested proceedings with preventative advice. You will deal directly with clients, helping them address tenancy problems, property condition claims and the policies behind effective housing management.

• Manage a caseload involving possession, injunctions and housing disrepair, alongside practical policy advice.
• Support more complex instructions, supervise junior colleagues and keep clients informed about strategy and deadlines.
• Contribute to client training and relationship development while maintaining accurate, well managed files.

What you will need

You will bring two to four years of relevant post qualification experience in housing management or property litigation and be comfortable progressing your own files. Clear drafting, commercial awareness and the ability to balance competing deadlines are important. Qualified legal executives need the relevant civil litigation practice rights.

What is on offer

• The role will suit someone who enjoys both technical casework and the opportunity to explain legal developments to clients through training and ongoing advice.