Housing Supervisor (Legal Aid) (E7354) - Citizens Advice Leeds

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Solicitor or CILEx to lead its housing advice team. This role involves supervising legal aid contracts and managing complex cases related to eviction and disrepair. The position offers a supportive environment with family-friendly policies and hybrid working options, requiring at least three days in the office. Join a dedicated team committed to providing essential legal advice and support to those facing housing challenges. If you have a passion for justice and a strong background in housing law, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Benefits

6.5% Pension Contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Family Friendly Employment Policies

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in housing law required.
• Experience supervising caseworkers and managing legal aid contracts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise housing advice team and manage legal aid contract.
• Provide complex casework and representation to clients.

Skills

Housing Law

Legal Aid Supervision

Case Management

Client Representation

Education

Solicitor Qualification

CILEx Qualification

Job description

Housing Supervisor (Legal Aid) (E7354) - Citizens Advice Leeds

Leeds Citizens Advice & Law Centre has been providing free and independent advice for more than 80 years, offering access to justice for people experiencing disadvantage or discrimination. In November 2024, we joined the Law Centres Network and have secured funding to expand our legal advice service.

We’re looking for a Solicitor or CILEx to supervise our housing advice team and legal aid contract. The team offers complex casework and representation to clients facing possession, eviction, serious disrepair and housing issues related to DAV and to anti-social behaviour. You will have 3 years’ PQE in housing law and be able to manage a wide range of cases, as well as experience of working under a legal aid contract, supervising caseworkers, and meeting targets.

Leeds Citizens Advice & Law Centre offers family friendly employment policies, 6.5% pension contribution and an Employee Assistance Programme. Hybrid working is available but this role will require at least 3 days per week in the office. Our modern offices are located in the city centre close to the combined courts and with excellent transport links.

Interviews:Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and interviews may be conducted before the closing date. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.