Housing Solicitor

Oliver Fisher Solicitors; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job description

Experienced Solicitor or Caseworker sought for well known Housing Legal Aid Team

Oliver Fisher is an award-winning Kensington based law firm established in 1958 and specialising in Housing law advice and representation.

Well-known for a number of leading House of Lords, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal Decisions, Oliver Fisher have always sought to enforce the law but also to make the law.

We provide advice and representation in homelessness, disrepair, possession and injunction proceedings and unlawful eviction. The department has extensive experience of handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. We also deal with leasehold disputes and Rent Repayment Disputes.

Main Responsibilities of the Role

1. Undertaking casework in Homelessness, Possession, Injunction and Committal proceedings, Disrepair and Unlawful Eviction, leaseholder disputes.
2. Managing files in compliance with SQM requirements.

Key Requirements

1. Experience in dealing with all Housing related casework.
2. Knowledge of the legal aid system and a commitment to providing access to justice through legal aid.
3. Caring about vulnerable clients.
4. Good written and oral communication skills and ability to work with vulnerable clients with empathy and compassion.
5. Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications and experience in using legal case management systems.

What we offer

1. Competitive salary - £50k-£65k
2. Excellent opportunities for career progression
3. Working as part of a large team

Deadline for applications – Friday 28th March 2025

Applications by way of CV and covering letter to [e-mail]

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Law Practice