Housing Litigation Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Housing Litigation Solicitor to join their collaborative team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of social housing disputes, including anti-social behaviour and leasehold cases. With a focus on professional development, you will gain valuable experience attending court hearings and representing clients. The firm values work-life balance and offers a supportive environment. Enjoy excellent benefits, including hybrid working, private medical care, and a profit share scheme. If you’re ready to advance your career in a top-tier firm, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working

Private medical care

Company pension scheme

Profit share scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or CILEX with civil rights of audience.
• Experience in social housing litigation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload of social housing tenancy and leasehold disputes.
• Attend Court hearings representing clients in various matters.

Skills

Social Housing Litigation

Civil Rights of Audience

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Equivalent

Job description

Title: Housing Litigation Solicitor

Locations: Manchester City Centre or Lancashire

Are you a qualified Solicitor (or CILEX equivalent) with experience in social housing litigation looking for an opportunity within a collaborative, supportive and professional team? If so, we are working with a market-leading Legal 500 firm that can offer high-quality work and ensure a good work-life balance.

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will be handling a diverse caseload of social housing tenancy and leasehold disputes. Your caseload will include anti-social behaviour, housing management matters and some residential leasehold cases as well as more complex cases.

You will attend Court hearings representing clients in various matters including applications, committal hearings, directions and case management hearings with a view to develop the necessary skills to conduct trials.

From the outset, your role will be geared towards progression and professional development within the firm's comprehensive career framework.

Required Experience:

You will need to meet the following requirements:

• You must be a qualified solicitor or CILEX equivalent possessing civil rights of audience
• You must have prior experience working within social housing litigation

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and celebration leave
• Hybrid working
• Private medical care
• Company pension scheme
• Profit share scheme

If you are looking to establish yourself within a top-tier firm and meet the requirements of the role, then please do not hesitate to get in touch or send your CV to us today.

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