Housing Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Training & support

Social justice team

Job summary

Law Staff Legal Recruitment is seeking a Housing Supervisor Solicitor for a specialist housing law firm with offices across the UK. The role supports a Housing team, supervising paralegals and handling homelessness, disrepair, eviction and possession matters, with hybrid or remote working options.

A qualified solicitor with supervisor experience and a strong track record in housing law is essential. You'll oversee compliance with professional standards, manage legal aid contracts, and mentor

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a valid Practising Certificate.
• Meets the Legal Aid Agency Supervisor Standard for housing law.
• Experience supervising staff and delivering KPIs.
• Commitment to social justice and vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day managerial responsibilities within the Housing team.
• Provide housing law advice, casework, representation, and advocacy.
• Undertake own advocacy where appropriate.
• Assist in managing legal aid contracts and billing.
• Supervise and mentor paralegals and staff.
• Build links with community groups and legal professionals.

Skills

Staff supervision

Housing law

Advocacy

Client care

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Solicitor with practising certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Housing Supervisor Solicitor- Hybrid Or Remote Working.The firm offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated and compassionate team in a supportive work environment that is committed to professional growth.

About The Firm:

My client is a specialist firm of solicitors with offices across multiple locations, providing high-quality legal services to a diverse range of clients. The firm is committed to social justice and ensuring access to legal representation for vulnerable individuals facing housing law issues.

Housing SolicitorOverview:

My client is seeking a Housing Supervisor Solicitor who meets the Legal Aid Agency Supervisor Standard for housing law. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in advising on housing law matters and understand the needs of vulnerable client groups. This role involves working with the Housing team, including paralegals and administrative staff, while also ensuring compliance with professional body requirements.

Key Responsibilities of the Housing Solicitor:

Advice, Casework & Representation / Core Activities

• Work with the Housing team to support day-to-day managerial responsibilities, ensuring compliance with all professional body requirements.
• Provide advice, casework, representation, and advocacy services on housing law matters, including homelessness, disrepair, eviction, and possession.
• Undertake own advocacy where necessary.
• Assist in managing the legal aid contract, billing files, completing legal aid applications, and ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency and SQM requirements.
• Supervise and mentor paralegals, providing support in interviewing, advising, client care, legal research, drafting, and advocacy.
• Build and maintain links with local community groups, advice networks, and legal professionals.

Requirements of the Housing Solicitor:

Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor with a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying.
• Meets the Legal Aid Agency Supervisor Standard for housing law.
• Strong management skills with previous experience in supervising staff and working to key performance indicators.
• Passionate and enthusiastic about legal aid work, with a proven track record in housing law.
• Ability to balance the needs of vulnerable clients while supporting paralegals with casework.
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to use initiative and sound judgment.
• Strong client care skills, particularly in working with vulnerable clients in sensitive and complex housing matters.
• Proficient IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Desirable:

• Holds Supervisor Status.
• Experience in own advocacy is an advantage.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Excellent training and support opportunities.
• Flexible working practices.
• Collaborative team environment with a commitment to social justice.