Housing Litigation Solicitor - Weston-super-Mare
Service Care Solutions is working alongside an employee-focused local authority, based in Somerset, which is seeking a highly skilled and experienced housing litigation lawyer to join their dynamic legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while providing essential legal services in housing matters.
The role can pay an hourly rate of £55-£60ph umbrella.Service Care Solutions is working alongside an employee-focused local authority, based in Somerset, which is seeking a highly skilled and experienced housing litigation lawyer to join their dynamic legal team.This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact while providing essential legal services in housing matters.
The role can pay an hourly rate of £55-£60ph umbrella. This is a three month rolling assignment and can operate on a hybrid basis. The hourly rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
Key Responsibilities Of The Housing Litigation Lawyer Role:
Offering expert legal guidance to the Council’s in-house housing team and its ALMO Arms-Length Management Organisation in accordance with Service Level Agreements.Leading and conducting litigation across a range of housing matters, including: proceedings, anti-social behaviour injunctions and possession proceedings, access injunctions, housing disrepair claims, succession and tenancy-related issues
General litigation, including debt recovery, charging orders, and CIL liability orders
Requirements:
Qualified Lawyer: You will be a qualified solicitor or legal professional with experience in housing law and litigation.Experience in Housing Law: A sound understanding of the legal issues facing local authorities in the housing sector, including a proven track record in managing and litigating possession proceedings, tenancy disputes, and disrepair claims.
Litigation Expertise: Experience handling complex litigation cases with a focus on housing, debt recovery, and injunctions.
Benefits Included With The Housing Litigation Lawyer Position:
Weekly payHybrid working
Flexible hours
If this housing litigation lawyer vacancy sounds like an opportunity that is right for you or someone you know, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Hugh Barnes via email, Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk, or via telephone at 01772208969 .
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.