Solicitor - Housing Litigation

Judge & Priestley LLP; Bromley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% Solicitor Bonus

Profit Share Scheme

Private medical insurance

Generous Annual Leave

Long Service Awards

Birthday off

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Death in Service Insurance

Volunteer Sabbatical

Contribution towards legal fees

Recruitment Incentive

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Judge & Priestley LLP in Bromley is seeking a Solicitor specializing in Housing Litigation to join their team. The ideal candidate will manage a busy caseload of housing litigation matters and deliver excellent client care.

Candidates should have strong experience in housing management and a consistent track record of meeting billing targets. The position offers robust benefits including a solicitor bonus and flexible annual leave policies.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a housing management legal department.
• Experience delivering excellent client care in private practice.
• Consistent record of meeting monthly billing targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage housing litigation caseload including defending disrepair claims.
• Deliver excellent client care and maintain relationships.
• Supervise support services and junior staff.

Skills

Housing management legal experience

Client care

Case management system familiarity

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Flexible work attitude

Job description

Solicitor - Housing Litigation

Department: Housing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bromley

Description

We are seeking a robust housing litigator to join our Housing Management team with over 30 years of experience delivering legal services to social housing providers and private landlords.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of housing litigation matters, including defending disrepair claims, possession, civil injunctions, defending EPA claims, ASB and fraud.
• Deal with landlord and tenant matters, AST and/or leasehold matters including forfeiture claims.
• Deliver excellent client care and maintain client relationships.
• Participate in marketing and networking activities.
• Meet monthly time recording and billing targets.
• Supervise support services, including secretarial and junior staff.
• Use case management system.

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Strong experience in a housing management legal department in a solicitor’s firm or in-house.
• Experience delivering excellent client care preferably in private practice.
• Familiarity and experience of working on a case management system.
• Consistent track record of meeting monthly time recording and billing targets.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible attitude to work and time.

Benefits

• Up to 10% Solicitor Bonus.
• Profit Share Scheme paid in June based on previous financial year profit.
• Private medical insurance.
• Medicash – cashback on health services.
• Auto enrolment pension scheme after 3 months of employment.
• Generous and Flexible Annual Leave – 25 days minimum, additional day per year up to 30, carry over up to 5 days.
• Long Service Awards – special lunches, extra time off and monetary reward.
• Birthday off – extra day’s leave for birthday working day.
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave – enhanced after 2 years of service.
• Death in Service Insurance – 2 × salary.
• Volunteer Sabbatical – up to 2 days paid leave per year.
• Worklife Central programme – careers, families, wellbeing and inclusion support.
• Contribution towards legal fees after 1 year’s service.
• Recruitment Incentive – up to £2,000 referral bonus.
• Season Ticket Loan – interest free advance for season ticket after probation.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – savings of 25%–39% on bike retail price.