Solicitor – Litigation in City of London

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Southern Housing who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Solicitor – Litigation this role will be based at: EC1M 5LA,

4 days per week in the office for 4 weeks, then 3 days until week 12, then 2 days

The right candidate will:

The role involves providing legal advice and conducting litigation on housing management and landlord and tenant disputes for Southern Housing and its group partners. The solicitor is responsible for managing a varied caseload, including anti-social behaviour injunctions, possession proceedings, tenancy fraud claims, access injunctions, housing disrepair claims, Environmental Protection Act prosecutions, Court of Protection applications and debt recovery matters.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on housing litigation and contentious landlord and tenant matters.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, claim forms, defences, injunction applications, chronologies and trial bundles.
• Conducting advocacy where appropriate (excluding trials).
• Instructing and managing external solicitors and counsel when required.
• Delivering legal training and sharing legal updates with colleagues.
• Supporting and mentoring junior legal team members.
• Maintaining effective relationships with internal clients and external stakeholders.

We require the following:

• The position requires a qualified solicitor or barrister with strong housing law and litigation skills, excellent legal drafting ability, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters professionally.

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