Litigation Lawyer

The Guinness Partnership; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housing organization is seeking a Litigation Lawyer based in London. The role involves managing litigation cases with a focus on housing management and disrepair, requiring strong advocacy skills and a commitment to goals in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in all types of housing litigation.
• Ability to present information clearly and confidently.
• Experience of working to deadlines and targets.

Responsibilities

• Process, monitor and manage litigation cases.
• Provide representation at court focusing on Housing Management Litigation.
• Collaborate and build relationships effectively.

Skills

Housing litigation

Court advocacy

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Lawyer to join the Guinness Team. 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.