Litigation Lawyer

The Guinness Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A social housing organization has an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Lawyer focusing on disrepair cases to join the Legal Services Team. The role is permanent and full-time based in London with a hybrid working model. The Litigation Lawyer will manage litigation cases and represent clients in court. Essential qualifications include being a qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in housing litigation and advocacy skills. Strong communication and organizational skills are required to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation including ASB cases, disrepair claims, and service charge disputes.
• Ability to present information effectively in both written and oral forms.
• Organised and methodical with attention to detail.
• Experience working to deadlines and targets.

Responsibilities

• Process, monitor and manage litigation cases.
• Provide representation at court.
• Focus on Housing Management Litigation and disrepair.

Skills

Housing litigation experience

Court advocacy

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

IT skills

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Lawyer focussing on disrepair cases including cases under the Environmental Protection Act to join the Legal Services Team at Guinness. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy based in our London, Euston Road office. We are currently working to a hybrid working style.

The overall purpose of the role is to process, monitor and manage litigation cases, including providing representation at court, focussing on Housing Management Litigation and disrepair.

What we’re looking for

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you’ll not only be highly self‑motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but you’ll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.

You’ll be able to demonstrate:

Essential:

• Experience in all types of housing litigation, including ASB cases, claims for possession, disrepair claims, Leasehold Management, service charge disputes and debt recovery.
• Experience of advocacy in courts and tribunals.
• Ability to present information in a variety of forms to a high standard, including excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of working to deadlines and targets.
• Excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working in a housing association or public sector body.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister (qualified to practice in England).

If you’re interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role, please review the role profile.