Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected legal services provider in South London is seeking a Housing Litigation Lawyer to advise client officers and conduct litigation on behalf of the council. This role requires experience in public sector housing litigation and offers an initial locum position of 3 months, likely extending. Candidates should be ambitious and adaptable, with a commitment to attending the office and court as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister is required.
• Experience in public sector housing litigation is desirable.
• Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload.

Responsibilities

• Advise client officers across a range of housing and litigation matters.
• Handle housing management issues including possession and homelessness.
• Work within the local authority environment and attend court hearings.

Skills

Local Authority experience

Litigation skills

Advocacy

Complex caseload management

Job description

Overview

Sellick Partnership are excited to be recruiting for a Housing Litigation Lawyer, Solicitor, or Barrister, to join a well-regarded legal services team in a South London Council.

This is an excellent post for a qualified Solicitor or Barrister who is wanting to extend their experience in public sector housing litigation work. We are looking for a Housing Litigation Lawyer to advise client officers, and have conduct of litigation on behalf of the council. Local Authority experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise client officers and conduct litigation on behalf of the council across a wide range of housing and litigation matters, at all levels of court and tribunals.
• Handle housing management issues including possessions, anti-social behaviour injunctions, disrepair and homelessness.
• Demonstrate experience of managing a complex caseload, including drafting and advocacy; preferably with experience of working for a local authority or social landlord in this context.

Team and Training

The Housing and Litigation Team is friendly and supportive, and can offer training where appropriate.

Role and Requirements

• Ambitious team player who can adapt within the local authority environment.
• Open to candidates from public sector or private practice backgrounds.
• Weekly office presence at the South London offices and potential to attend court hearings in person.
• Locum position initially for 3 months, with likely extension for 6-9 months plus rolling contract.

How to apply

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing.

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