Job Description
Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Housing Lawyer to assist the team with Housing Law matters. Please find below further details with regards to this role.
ROLE: Housing Litigation LawyerLOCATION: South LondonRATE: £40.00 to £50.00 per hour LTD (DOE and interview performance)CONTRACT: Initial 3 months with possibility of extension
Please note that this role would be hybrid working (1 or 2 days per week in the office)
The Role of the Housing Lawyer
* To independently manage a full caseload of Housing Litigation matters through to completion
* Matters will include housing possessions, anti-social behaviour injunctions, housing disrepair and homelessness
* Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate experience of handling a complex caseload of this nature including drafting and advocacy
The Person
* A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 2 years' PQE
* Previous experience of progressing disrepair and housing prosecutions work would be essential
* Working experience at a public sector authority would also be highly beneficial for this role
* Experience of working for a local authority or social landlord in this context
The Benefits
* Weekly payroll
* Flexible working arrangements
If this Housing Litigation Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on, or email. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.