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In-House Housing Litigation Solicitor

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Douglas Scott

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United Kingdom , Birmingham

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Employment contract

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Salary:

45000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Are you a qualified Legal Professional with a passion for Defendant housing law? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our clients in-house Housing Legal team on a 12 month fixed-term contract. This is a chance to work alongside a dedicated and skilled team, offering expert legal advice and managing litigation that supports the smooth running of tenancy management, reduces legal costs, and mitigates potential risks for the organisation.

Job Responsibility:

  • Managing complex casework from start to finish, particularly in relation to anti-social behaviour and tenancy management issues
  • Offering expert, in-house legal advice to internal stakeholders, ensuring best practices and reducing the risk of litigation
  • Building and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders, including courts, solicitors, counsel, and other agencies, to enhance the organisation’s reputation
  • Supervision of junior legal assistant's work

Requirements:

  • 1-3 years PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive
  • Qualified Solicitor, CiLEX, or equivalent in England and Wales
  • Strong knowledge of housing law, including tenancy breaches and anti-social behaviour cases
  • Proven experience managing a complex caseload and applying civil procedure rules
  • A high standard of drafting skills, including pleadings, notices, and legal correspondence
  • Experience attending and presenting at Court hearings, including in open court

Nice to have:

  • Experience managing cases where lack of capacity is raised
  • A Defendant background

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 23, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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