Housing Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Longstanton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services recruitment firm is seeking a Housing Supervisor Solicitor to join their team in Longstanton. The role requires strong management and client care skills, as well as a commitment to supporting vulnerable clients in housing law matters. The successful candidate will provide casework and representation while supervising a team of paralegals. If you're passionate about legal aid work, apply today for this flexible hybrid position.

Benefits

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

Excellent training and support opportunities

Flexible working practices

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Strong management skills and experience supervising staff.
• Passionate about legal aid work with a proven track record in housing law.
• Excellent client care skills, particularly with vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of the Housing team.
• Provide advice, casework, representation and advocacy on housing law matters.
• Supervise and mentor paralegals.

Skills

Management skills

Client care skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Proficient IT skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor with valid Practising Certificate

Legal Aid Agency Supervisor Standard for housing law

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.

If you're a Housing Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 36936.