Housing Supervisor (Legal Aid), Leeds Citizens Advice & Law Centre

Guardian Jobs; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization dedicated to social justice is seeking a Solicitor or CILEx to lead their housing advice team. This role involves supervising complex casework, managing a legal aid contract, and providing representation to clients facing critical housing issues. With a commitment to family-friendly policies and hybrid working options, this position offers a supportive environment for professionals passionate about making a difference. Join a team that values social equity and provides essential legal services to those in need. Apply early to secure your chance to be part of this impactful work.

Benefits

6.5% Pension Contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Family Friendly Employment Policies

Qualifications

• 3 years’ PQE in housing law required.
• Experience in managing a wide range of housing cases.

Responsibilities

• Supervise housing advice team and legal aid contract.
• Provide representation to clients facing eviction and housing issues.

Skills

Housing Law

Legal Aid Contract Management

Supervising Caseworkers

Complex Casework

Education

Solicitor Qualification

CILEx Qualification

Job description

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.

If you’d like to join our friendly team working in an organisation that’s committed to social justice, you can find more information and application details on our website via the apply button.

Closing date for applications: 23 May 2025.

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