Housing Solicitor – Drive Systemic Justice for Safe Homes
SHELTER HOUSING AID AND RESEARCH PROJECT (LEICESTER)
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Job summary
Shelter is seeking a Housing Solicitor in Sheffield to tackle housing injustices under our Legal Aid contracts. You will advise and represent tenants, contribute to systemic change, and collaborate with our Sheffield hub to promote housing rights awareness in the local community.
They will join a dedicated team within Shelter’s Legal Service, working under the Housing Loss Prevention program, and support Trainee Solicitors and Legal Advisers while upholding high professional standards.
Qualifications
- 3+ years PQE with housing law and Legal Aid experience.
- Deliver high-quality legal advice and representation.
- Challenge unfair housing practices and systemic causes of homelessness.
- Support Trainee Solicitors and Legal Advisers, ensuring high professional standards.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality legal advice and representation under Housing Loss Prevention and Legal Aid contracts.
- Represent tenants in court where needed and pursue systemic change through litigation.
- Collaborate with the Sheffield team to raise housing rights awareness in the area.
- Support Trainee Solicitors and Legal Advisers to maintain best practices.
Skills
Education
Job description
Shelter is seeking a Housing Solicitor in Sheffield to tackle housing injustices under our Legal Aid contracts. You will advise and represent tenants, contribute to systemic change, and collaborate with our Sheffield hub to promote housing rights awareness in the local community.
They will join a dedicated team within Shelter’s Legal Service, working under the Housing Loss Prevention program, and support Trainee Solicitors and Legal Advisers while upholding high professional standards.
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