Social Housing Solicitor - Salary +Supervison bonus - Manchester

CIH International Housing Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Social Housing Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, handling a diverse caseload of housing issues and providing technical guidance to junior staff. The firm is recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, making it a great place for professionals dedicated to social justice. With opportunities for career progression and recognition in legal awards, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Recognition and legal awards support

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Practising Certificate at the time of application.
• Experience in dealing with vulnerable clients and strong client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload involving public and private housing issues.
• Supervise caseworkers and trainees, providing guidance as needed.

Skills

Valid Practising Certificate

Client care skills

Supervisory experience

Networking skills

Organizational skills

Advocacy experience

IT proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Social Housing Solicitor - Salary + Supervision Bonus - Manchester

Job Description:

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd):

Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognized by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier law firm in all our key practice areas, known for our diligent and professional team that goes the extra mile for clients. As a paperless law firm with over 500 personnel embracing hybrid working, we serve both corporate and private clients across more than 25 legal areas in 60 languages. Our ethos is to give people a voice.

Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis means joining the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the UK, with a growing private client practice. We are Investors in People Gold Standard accredited and receive national recognition for our work.

Our accolades include Law Firm of the Year (2024 Lexis Nexis Awards, 2023 Modern Law Awards), being listed among the Times 200 Best Law Firms, and awards for diversity and inclusion, among others. Duncan Lewis is accredited with Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001.

We value dedicated professionals, training, diversity, and an inclusive workforce.

Housing Department Background:

Our Housing team, ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK, provides legal services in social housing across the UK, representing landlords and tenants on issues like homelessness, disrepair, eviction, possession, neighborhood problems, debt, and judicial review cases at all court levels, including the High Court.

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

1. Report directly to the Department Director.
2. Maintain a professional, proactive approach with strong client care skills and sensitivity to clients' needs.
3. Manage all aspects of housing work, providing technical guidance to team members when appropriate.
4. Handle a caseload involving public and private housing issues, including advocacy.
5. Supervise caseworkers and trainees.
6. Attend clients, take instructions, and prepare cases.
7. Manage correspondence and maintain accurate time recording.
8. Follow up on recommendations from file reviews and ensure compliance with file management protocols.
9. Participate in the Housing Court Duty Scheme.

Key Skills Required:

1. Valid Practising Certificate at application time.
2. Team player with a proactive approach, excellent client care, and experience dealing with vulnerable clients.
3. Proven supervisory experience and ability to meet KPIs.
4. Strong networking, communication, and marketing skills.
5. Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
6. Initiative and sound judgment.
7. Knowledge of publicly funded housing work and private cases.
8. Advocacy experience is advantageous.
9. Proficiency in IT, especially Microsoft Office and document management.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Supportive team environment
• Career progression opportunities
• Recognition and legal awards support

For salary details, please see the attached job description.

Our recruitment process complies with GDPR and other relevant laws, including background checks and eligibility verification.

Equal Opportunities:

Duncan Lewis promotes diversity and guarantees interviews for disabled candidates meeting essential criteria. Please mention any disability in your cover letter.

Note: Applications from agencies will not be accepted.