Housing Solicitor

Brite Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (rising to 30)

Pension scheme

Health and well-being plans

Discounted products and services

Counselling

Family-friendly arrangements

Tax efficient benefits

Generous annual leave

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Housing Solicitor to join a dynamic Housing Litigation team. This role involves managing a caseload of housing claims, providing legal advice, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should possess a strong knowledge of housing law and civil procedure, be a qualified Solicitor or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, and communicate effectively. The offer includes a competitive benefits package, making it an attractive opportunity for legal professionals.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of housing law and civil procedure rules.
• Competent in drafting statements of case and witness statements.
• Confidence in applying legal principles to find solutions.
• Have proven experience and be competent in drafting statements of case and witness statements.
• Have civil litigation experience and excellent working knowledge of the civil procedure rules and fast track.
• Be a team player with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Run a caseload of housing management litigated claims.
• Provide advice on housing matters.
• Ensure cost-effective legal services delivery.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of housing law

Civil litigation experience

Team player

Collaborative approach

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

Job description

Our client is looking for a Housing Solicitor to join their Housing Litigation team. You’ll be joining an established team that run pre-action and litigated claims including housing conditions, disrepair, possession, and injunctions.

Benefits

This opportunity comes with a range of benefits, including: 25 days annual leave (rising to a max of 30 days), a pension scheme, health and well-being plans, discounted products and services, counselling, family-friendly arrangements, tax efficient benefits and generous annual leave.

Responsibilities

As a Housing Solicitor you will:

• Run a caseload of housing management litigated claims for and against the Group which includes possession claims, injunction applications and housing conditions issued claims
• Providing advice to the business on housing matters
• Ensure that legal services are delivered in a cost-effective way that limit risk to the Group
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

As a Housing Solicitor you will:

• Be a Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives
• Have excellent knowledge of housing law and the civil procedure rules, including disrepair
• Be confident applying relevant legal principles and factual circumstances to find solutions
• Have proven experience and be competent in drafting statements of case and witness statements
• Have civil litigation experience and excellent working knowledge of the civil procedure rules and fast track
• Be a team player with a collaborative approach

If you are interested in the Housing Solicitor apply with you CV today! Our team will review your application to see if it’s a match and get in touch to learn more about you. If you aren\'t contacted within 7 days, please assume your application was not selected.