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Social Housing Solicitor - Salary +Supervison bonus - Newcastle

Duncan Lewis Solicitors

North East

On-site

GBP 44,000 - 48,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a Social Housing Solicitor to manage housing cases and provide supervision to team members. The role offers an attractive salary along with a supervision bonus, in a supportive team environment. Ideal for candidates with a valid Practising Certificate and strong client care skills.

Benefits

Career progression and professional development
Supportive team environment
Attractive salary with supervision bonus

Qualifications

  • Strong client care skills, especially with vulnerable clients.
  • Knowledge of publicly funded housing work and private cases.
  • Team player with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

  • Manage housing cases, provide technical guidance, and supervise team members.
  • Attend clients, take instructions, prepare cases, and advocate in court.
  • Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with procedures.

Skills

Client Care
Supervisory Experience
Networking
Communication
Organizational Skills

Education

Valid Practising Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office
Document Management

Job description

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Social Housing Solicitor - Salary + Supervision Bonus - Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client:

Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

9d04e61741fa

Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd):

Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in London, with offices nationwide. Recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier law firm, we service both corporate and private clients across multiple legal areas. We are committed to diversity, training, and professional development.

Housing Department: Our Housing team is renowned for its legal expertise in social housing, representing landlords and tenants in various issues including homelessness, disrepair, eviction, and possession proceedings. The team handles cases at all court levels and provides legal aid and private legal services.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Report to Department Director
  • Manage housing cases, provide technical guidance, and supervise team members
  • Handle cases involving homelessness, disrepair, eviction, property disputes, and neighborhood issues
  • Attend clients, take instructions, prepare cases, and advocate in court
  • Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with procedures
  • Participate in Housing Court Duty Scheme
Key Skills Required:
  • Valid Practising Certificate
  • Team player with supervisory experience
  • Strong client care skills, especially with vulnerable clients
  • Excellent networking, communication, and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of publicly funded housing work and private cases
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management
What We Offer:
  • Supportive team environment
  • Career progression and professional development
  • Attractive salary with supervision bonus
Salary Structure (London / Outside London):

NQ + Supervision Bonus: £46,000 / £44,500

1 Year PQE + Supervision Bonus: £48,000 / £46,500

2 Years PQE + Supervision Bonus: £50,000 / £48,000

Supervision Bonus up to: £8,000 / £7,400

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