Housing Solicitor

Brite Recruitment Ltd; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Housing Solicitor for their Housing Litigation team in Worcester. The role involves managing a caseload of housing claims, providing legal advice, and ensuring effective service delivery. The ideal candidate should be a qualified solicitor with extensive knowledge of housing law and civil litigation experience. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and competitive salary.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (max 30 days)

Pension scheme

Health and well-being plans

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of housing law and civil procedure rules.
• Proven experience drafting statements of case.
• Competent in applying legal principles to find solutions.

Responsibilities

• Run a caseload of housing management litigated claims.
• Provide advice on housing matters.
• Ensure legal services are cost-effective.

Skills

Knowledge of housing law

Civil litigation experience

Team player

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

Job description

Overview

HOUSING SOLICITOR — WORCESTER, HYBRID

Salary: £48,500

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

• Run a caseload of housing management litigated claims for and against the Group which includes possession claims, injunction applications and housing conditions issued claims
• Provide 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

• 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 your 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.

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