We are currently partnering with a leading Housing & Homelessness Charity based in Plymouth who are recruiting for a Housing Solicitor to join their growing team on a permanent basis.
This is a full-time position with a salary of £42,697 per annum and the start date is subject to notice.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Providing dedicated legal support on housing matters, including ASB and homelessnes
* Carrying an active caseload, including litigation, in the housing category and related areas of law, providing a high standard of professional service and client care
* Completing litigation in test and lead cases and taking cases to judicial review and systems change work
* Undertaking advocacy and drafting and/or negotiating for cases within the areas of responsibility of the role with limited supervision
* Challenging discriminatory practices relating to housing
Requirements:
* Qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE of housing litigation, including litigation and representing in court on behalf of homeless people or people in housing need
* Experience of legal practice in private or not for profit sector
Rewards and Benefits:
* Hybrid working
* Flexible working days/hours
* 30 days annual leave per annum + bank holidays
* Competitive pension scheme
* Salary sacrifice schemes
Working hours:
* 37.5 hours per week
* Monday – Friday, flexible start/finish times
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.
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