Housing Litigation Lawyer

Venn Group; England; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable legal recruitment agency is seeking a Locum Litigation Lawyer for an initial 3 months with a strong possibility of extension. The role is predominantly remote, requiring attendance at local courts. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Local Government and Housing Litigation. Pay rate is up to £55 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive.
• Familiarity with Magistrates Court procedures.

Responsibilities

• Handle Housing claims including injunctions and disrepair.
• Draft legal documents for civil and housing matters.
• Defend the Council against various claims.

Skills

Prior experience in Local Government

Knowledge of Civil Litigation

Expertise in Housing Litigation

Job description

Overview

Locum Litigation Lawyer – Initial 3 Months – Predominantly Remote Working – £55 per hour Umbrella – Midlands

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently working with a reputable Local Authority in the Midlands area who are recruiting for a Locum Litigation Lawyer to join their department.

This Council will consider full-time or part-time candidates and will be offered for a duration of 3 months with the strong possibility of extension and will be worked on a Remote Working basis other than for attendance at court if local and IT collection.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive and the ideal candidate will have prior experience working within Local Government. The successful candidate will need to also have working knowledge of Civil Litigation and be particularly knowledgeable when it comes to Housing Litigation.

Responsibilities

• Focusing on Housing (possessions and injunctions), ASB, homelessness and Disrepair claims, unauthorised encampments – Magistrates Court procedure
• Drafting relevant documents both in civil, regulatory and criminal legal proceedings
• Defending the Council against housing and disrepair claims and negotiated settlement figures in relation to housing disrepair matters
• Dealing with multi-track, fast-track and small claims track Housing Disrepair Claims
• Drafting summons, indictments, case summaries and disclosure requests

Remuneration

An hourly rate of up to £55 per hour Umbrella and is offered for this position dependent on experience.

How to apply

Please apply for this role online or contact Sam Cox or Connie Ross via phone or email for further information.

07441916435

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Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Locum Litigation Lawyer – Initial 3 Months– Predominantly Remote Working – £55 per hour Umbrella – Midlands