Housing Solicitor/ Legal Executive

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in London is seeking an experienced Housing Solicitor/Legal Executive to join their team. The role involves managing housing law cases, client communication, and adhering to legal standards. Ideal candidates will have a Practising Certificate and extensive expertise in housing law. This position offers a negotiable salary and benefits including hybrid working, generous leave, and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 3 years and 30 after 5 years

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Career development support

Cycle to work scheme

Friends and Family legal services discount

Health Cashback Plan

Length of service awards

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a successful history of client contact management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, adept at problem-solving.
• Holds a current Practising Certificate (or CiLEX equivalent) with over 3 years’ PQE.

Responsibilities

• Completing casework promptly and efficiently.
• Maintaining clear client communication and adherence to ‘client care’ standards.
• Staying updated on legal developments in specialized areas.

Skills

Extensive expertise in housing law

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Client contact management

Education

Practising Certificate (or CiLEX equivalent) with over 3 years’ PQE

Job description

Overview

Housing Solicitor/ Legal Executive at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, London – salary negotiable based on experience. A highly regarded, legal 500 law firm is looking for an experienced Housing Solicitor/ Legal Executive to join their London office.

Responsibilities

• Completing casework promptly and efficiently.
• Maintaining clear client communication and adherence to ‘client care’ standards.
• Staying updated on legal developments in specialized areas.
• Recording and billing time spent on casework.
• Handling routine correspondence, negotiations, and advocacy.
• Collaborating with colleagues for comprehensive client service.
• Analysing legal matters and advising clients on action.
• Performing administrative tasks for department efficiency.
• Providing supervision when needed and reporting to supervisors.

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in housing law, covering possession, disrepair, and tenancy dispute proceedings.
• Meets LAA supervisor requirements, well-versed in the legal aid scheme and CCMS.
• Effective communicator with the firm’s client group, actively involved in business development.
• Demonstrates a successful history of client contact management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, adept at problem-solving and working efficiently under pressure.
• Holds a current Practising Certificate (or CiLEX equivalent) with over 3 years’ PQE.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 3 years and 30 after 5 years.
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Career development, and comprehensive support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Friends and Family legal services discount
• Health Cashback Plan.
• Length of service awards

If this role sounds of interest to you, please send your CV to [e-mail] or call 0203 846 3071.

Job date: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:37:38 GMT

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