At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse caseload in housing litigation and provide top-notch legal advice.
- Company: Join Manchester City Council's supportive Legal Services team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and valuable experience in public service.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic local authority environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing law or civil litigation is essential.
The predicted salary is between 49000 - 54000 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer to join Manchester City Council's Legal Services team on a 12-month locum contract. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive looking to develop their experience within a busy and supportive local authority environment.
Reporting to the Principal Lawyer, you will work as part of the Housing Litigation team, managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision and providing high-quality legal advice to Manchester and Salford City Councils and external housing clients. This is an ideal opportunity for a legal professional with experience in housing law or civil litigation who is looking to build their expertise while working on a varied and meaningful caseload supporting the delivery of essential public services.
The Role
You will be responsible for assisting with and managing a caseload of social housing matters, including:
- Housing disrepair claims.
- Anti-social behaviour injunction applications.
- Possession proceedings.
- Estate management issues.
