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

Duncan Lewis Solicitors; North East; On-site; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Social Housing Solicitor-Director to manage housing cases and supervise a supportive team. With over 3 years of PQE in Housing and Litigation required, the role offers excellent career progression and opportunities for legal awards. Candidates should possess strong client care and advocacy skills, along with experience in the Housing Court Duty Scheme.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Excellent career progression opportunities

Support for legal awards and recognition

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE with proven experience in Housing and Litigation.
• Experience as Duty Advisor under Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme.
• Pro-active professional with excellent client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Housing work, providing technical guidance.
• Represent clients in the Housing Court Duty Scheme.
• Supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors, and Caseworkers.

Skills

Housing and Litigation experience

Client care skills

Networking and communication skills

Supervisory experience

Advocacy skills

Education

3+ years PQE

Valid Practising Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

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Social Housing Solicitor-Director - Salary £68K Per Annum - Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client: Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 25444d7f7919

Job Views: 19

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd):

Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. Recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier law firm, we are committed to providing excellent legal services across various practice areas. We are a paperless, hybrid-working firm with over 500 personnel serving clients in more than 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 and inclusion.

Our Housing Department is ranked highly by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its expertise in social housing law, handling cases related to homelessness, disrepair, eviction, and more. Our solicitors are experienced in representing clients at all court levels and handling judicial review matters at the High Court.

Main Responsibilities of the Role

• Report directly to and collaborate with the Board to meet performance targets
• Manage all aspects of Housing work, providing technical guidance to team members
• Represent clients as part of the Housing Court Duty Scheme, with significant experience over the last 2 years
• Supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors, and Caseworkers
• Assist with training and development within the department
• Handle a variety of housing cases, including homelessness, disrepair, eviction, and others, and undertake advocacy
• Manage emergency cases and strategic litigation
• Prepare and manage funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency
• Draft documents, including witness statements, and process evidence
• Maintain a professional, proactive approach with strong client care skills and interest in Business Development and Marketing

Key Skills Required:

• 3+ years PQE with proven experience in Housing and Litigation, including court representation
• Experience as Duty Advisor under 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 Practising Certificate
• Team player with fair approach, fostering positive change and cross-referrals
• Supervisory experience and ability to meet KPIs
• Pro-active professional with excellent client care, able to handle vulnerable clients sensitively
• Strong networking and communication skills, capable of marketing and generating new business
• Knowledge of publicly funded housing work and ability to handle privately funded cases
• Extensive housing law experience; advocacy skills are a plus
• Excellent IT skills, familiar with Microsoft Office and document management systems
• Legal sector experience preferred
• Ability to manage social media activity for promotion

What we offer

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