Housing Lawyer

Job Description

Housing Lawyer - Permanent

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Full-time
Hybrid Working
£46,142 - £52,143

About the Housing Lawyer position:

Sellick Partnership is thrilled to be supporting a Local Authority in Essex with recruitment for a permanent Housing Lawyer.

This is a full-time opportunity, which would be well suited to a lawyer with substantial experience in housing disrepair litigation.

This is a hybrid working role, with office attendance required twice per week, and court attendance required as needed.

Responsibilities of the Housing Lawyer:

The successful housing lawyer will be responsible for undertaking ownership of a varied and demanding caseload to include;

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• A particular focus on disrepair cases, dealing with cases from pre-litigation through to conclusion of litigation

Possession proceedings

Closure orders

Enforcement actions

Experience required for the Housing Lawyer:

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• A strong understanding of the pre-action protocol for housing conditions claims and the litigation process is essential

Qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive

Benefits that come with the Housing Lawyer role include:

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• Generous annual leave entitlement

Competitive Local Government pension scheme

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements available

Death in service policy

How to apply for the Housing Lawyer role:

For more information or to apply for the Housing Lawyer role, contact Laura Smith in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

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