Social Housing Solicitor-Director - Salary £68K per annum - Birmingham

CIH International Housing Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a dedicated Solicitor to manage diverse housing cases and lead a skilled team. This role offers excellent career progression, a supportive environment focused on professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in housing law. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years PQE and a valid Practicing Certificate.

Benefits

A supportive team environment

Excellent career progression opportunities

Support for legal awards and recognition

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE with proven experience in Housing and Litigation.
• Valid Practicing Certificate required at application time.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise Solicitors and Caseworkers.
• Handle a variety of housing cases including eviction and possession.
• Collaborate with the Board to meet performance targets.

Skills

Housing and Litigation

Court Representation

Management and Supervisory Skills

Networking and Communication

Advocacy

IT Skills

Welfare Rights Knowledge

Education

3+ years PQE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document Management Systems

Job description

Join a renowned law firm committed to providing exceptional legal services in housing law. This role offers the opportunity to lead a skilled team, manage diverse housing cases, and collaborate with the Board to achieve performance targets. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values diversity and professional development. With excellent career progression opportunities and a focus on advocacy and client care, this position is perfect for a dedicated solicitor looking to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you're passionate about housing law and eager to advance your career, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE with proven experience in Housing and Litigation.
• Valid Practicing Certificate required at application time.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Board to meet performance targets.
• Manage and supervise Solicitors and Caseworkers.
• Handle a variety of housing cases including eviction and possession.

Skills

• Housing and Litigation
• Court Representation
• Management and Supervisory Skills
• Networking and Communication
• Advocacy
• IT Skills
• Welfare Rights Knowledge

Education

3+ years PQE

Tools

• Microsoft Office
• Document Management Systems

Additional Details

Salary: £68K per annum

Location: Birmingham

About Duncan Lewis Solicitors:

Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, founded in 1998, headquartered in London with nationwide offices. Recognized as a top-tier law firm by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK, known for diligence and professionalism. We serve both corporate and private clients across 25 areas of law in 60 languages. Our ethos is to give people a voice.

We are the largest provider of publicly funded legal services in the UK, with a growing private practice. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and continuous professional development. Our Housing team is renowned for advocacy, providing legal assistance on issues like homelessness, disrepair, eviction, and neighborhood disputes, representing clients at all court levels, including judicial review at the High Court.

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

• Report directly to and collaborate with the Board to meet performance targets.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance in all aspects of Housing work.
• Have significant experience representing clients under the Housing Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years.
• Manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors, and Caseworkers, overseeing caseloads.
• Assist with training and development within the department.
• Handle a variety of housing cases, including homelessness, disrepair, eviction, possession, property disputes, and more, including advocacy.
• Manage emergency cases and strategic litigation.
• Prepare and manage funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency.
• Draft legal documents, including witness statements, and process evidence.
• Maintain a proactive professional approach, with strong client care skills and an interest in business development and marketing.

Key Skills Required:

• 3+ years PQE with proven experience in Housing and Litigation, including court representation.
• Experience as a Duty Advisor under the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme in the last 2 years.
• Meet or be willing to work towards the 2013 SQM Supervisor standard in Housing.
• Experience in welfare rights and community care issues.
• Valid Practicing Certificate at application time.
• Strong management and supervisory skills.
• Team player with fair approach to team concerns and fostering positive change.
• Excellent networking, communication, and marketing skills.
• Knowledge of publicly funded housing work and ability to handle privately funded cases.
• Advocacy experience is an advantage.
• Excellent IT skills, familiar with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Legal sector experience is preferable.
• Ability to manage social media to promote the company.

What we offer:

• A supportive team environment
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Support for legal awards and recognition

Our recruitment process complies with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks, including CRB/DBS, will determine eligibility and suitability.

Duncan Lewis is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We ensure our staff reflect the communities we serve. We guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential requirements; please specify in your cover letter if applicable.

Note: Applications submitted by agencies will not be accepted for this vacancy.