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Housing Solicitor/ Legal Executive at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, London – salary negotiable based on experience. A highly regarded, legal 500 law firm is looking for an experienced Housing Solicitor/ Legal Executive to join their London office.

• Completing casework promptly and efficiently.
• Maintaining clear client communication and adherence to ‘client care’ standards.
• Staying updated on legal developments in specialized areas.
• Recording and billing time spent on casework.
• Handling routine correspondence, negotiations, and advocacy.
• Collaborating with colleagues for comprehensive client service.
• Analysing legal matters and advising clients on action.
• Performing administrative tasks for department efficiency.
• Providing supervision when needed and reporting to supervisors.

• Extensive expertise in housing law, covering possession, disrepair, and tenancy dispute proceedings.
• Meets LAA supervisor requirements, well-versed in the legal aid scheme and CCMS.
• Effective communicator with the firm’s client group, actively involved in business development.
• Demonstrates a successful history of client contact management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, adept at problem-solving and working efficiently under pressure.
• Holds a current Practising Certificate (or CiLEX equivalent) with over 3 years’ PQE.

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 3 years and 30 after 5 years.
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Career development, and comprehensive support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Friends and Family legal services discount
• Health Cashback Plan.
• Length of service awards

If this role sounds of interest to you, please send your CV to leah.e@douglas-scott.co.uk or call 0203 846 3071.

Job date: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:37:38 GMT

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