Social Housing Solicitor-Director - Salary £68K Per Annum- Cardiff

Duncan Lewis; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cardiff is seeking a Social Housing Solicitor-Director to manage housing work and supervise a team. The role involves representing clients in court, handling various housing cases, and contributing to team development. The firm offers a supportive environment with career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Support for legal awards and recognition

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in Housing and Litigation.
• Experience as Duty Advisor under Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Housing work and supervise team members.
• Prepare funding applications and legal documents.
• Handle various housing cases and undertake advocacy.

Skills

Leadership

Client Care

Advocacy

IT Skills

Education

Valid Practicing Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Careers: Social Housing Solicitor-Director - Salary £68K Per Annum - Cardiff Vacancies

About Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London, with offices nationwide. Recognized by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier law firm, we are a paperless, hybrid-working firm with over 500 personnel, servicing both corporate and private clients across 25 areas of law in 60 languages.

We are the largest provider of publicly funded legal services in the UK and have a growing private client practice. Our firm has received numerous awards, including Law Firm of the Year (2024 Lexis Nexis Awards, 2023 Modern Law Awards), and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and professional development.

Housing Department Background

Our Housing team is highly regarded for its legal expertise and advocacy, ranked by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK. We handle a wide range of housing issues, including homelessness, disrepair, eviction, possession proceedings, and neighborhood disputes, representing clients at all court levels, including the High Court.

Main Responsibilities

1. Report directly to and collaborate with the Board to meet performance targets.
2. Manage all aspects of Housing work, providing technical guidance to team members.
3. Represent clients as Housing Court Duty Scheme over the past 2 years.
4. Supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors, and Caseworkers, managing caseloads.
5. Contribute to training and development within the department.
6. Handle various housing cases and undertake advocacy.
7. Manage emergency cases and strategic litigation.
8. Prepare funding applications and legal documents.
9. Maintain a proactive approach with strong client care and business development skills.

Key Skills and Requirements

1. 3+ years PQE in Housing and Litigation, including court representation.
2. Experience as Duty Advisor under Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme in the last 2 years.
3. Willingness to work towards the 2013 SQM Supervisor standard in Housing.
4. Experience in welfare rights and community care issues.
5. Valid Practicing Certificate.
6. Team player with leadership and networking skills.
7. Experience in supervising and working with KPIs.
8. Excellent client care, advocacy, and IT skills, including Microsoft Office and social media management.
9. Legal sector experience preferred.

What We Offer

• A supportive team environment.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Support for legal awards and recognition.

The recruitment process complies with GDPR and legal requirements, including background checks. Duncan Lewis is an Equal Opportunities employer, committed to diversity, and guarantees interviews for disabled candidates meeting essential criteria. Please include relevant details in your cover letter.

Note: Applications via agencies will not be accepted. To apply, please submit your CV and online application through our website.