* Opportunity to join well known Lancashire firm
* Great quality work and competitive package
About Our Client
The firm is an established player in the professional services industry, and has a number of offices throughout Lancashire.
Job Description
As a Housing Litigation Associate your duties will include:
* Handling a varied case load of social housing tenancy and leasehold disputes - primarily consisting of ASB and housing management matters, but also including some residential leasehold and more complex cases;
* Attending County Court, Magistrates Court (civil jurisdiction) and First-tier Tribunal hearings for a wide variety of hearings, including:-
o On notice and ex parte applications for injunctions,
o Committal hearings, both on notice and following arrest (including rota cover),
o Directions and case management hearings,
o Opportunities to conduct trials if suitably skilled and experienced / qualified;
* Provision of written and verbal advice in litigated and non-litigated matters;
* Communications with client, opponents, Courts/Tribunals and third parties to progress files;
* Provision and supervision of value-added services e.g. client helpline calls/emails, legal surgeries, briefing notes etc.
* Supporting the Head of Department, Partners and other advisors on their own cases, and the delivery of the departmental strategy and business objectives;
* Management, supervision, training, coaching and mentoring of (and delegation of work to) Solicitors, Caseworkers and Paralegals - to facilitate the achievement of their business objectives and professional development goals;
* Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements including ISO:9001 quality control, SRA Principles / Code of Conduct, Court & Tribunal deadlines;
* Monitoring and reporting on own financial and business performance, and of colleagues under the Associate's management / supervision responsibilities, to deliver work in a profitable manner;
* Contributing towards internal continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing;
The Successful Applicant
A successful Housing Litigation Associate should have at least 3PQE of litigated social housing work. Please note the level of work identified in this advert is a guide only and does not preclude candidates with more or less experience from applying.
What's on Offer
* A competitive salary of between £35,000 and £45,000 per annum.
* The benefit of hybrid working arrangements.
* A generous holiday allowance of 33 days, including bank holidays.
* An extra day off to celebrate your personal special day.
* Being part of a supportive, inclusive culture in a leading professional services firm.
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