Housing lawyer

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

1. Weekly payroll