Senior Housing Disrepair Lawyer – Essex Local Authority

Service Care Solutions; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Essex is seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Lawyer to manage a busy caseload of around 90 cases. You will provide legal advice, draft documents, negotiate settlements, and represent the authority at court hearings. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with relevant housing litigation experience. This is a temporary role, requiring onsite presence at least one day per week, offering competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with housing litigation experience.
• Experience of working within a local authority is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of housing disrepair and civil procedure.

Responsibilities

• Handle around 90 housing disrepair cases at varying stages.
• Provide legal advice across the organisation.
• Draft legal documents, negotiate settlements, and represent in court.

Skills

Housing litigation experience

Knowledge of civil procedure

Confident in court management

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

Job description

A legal services provider in Essex is seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Lawyer to manage a busy caseload of around 90 cases. You will provide legal advice, draft documents, negotiate settlements, and represent the authority at court hearings. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with relevant housing litigation experience. This is a temporary role, requiring onsite presence at least one day per week, offering competitive pay rates.