At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage housing-related legal matters, focusing on disrepair and tenant issues.
- Company: Dynamic Local Authority in Stockport with a supportive team environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and varied caseload for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through impactful legal work.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with experience in housing disrepair and litigation.
The predicted salary is between 48000 - 55000 £ per year.
You will manage a personal caseload of housing-related legal matters, with a particular focus on housing disrepair, alongside housing management, anti-social behaviour, allocations and homelessness matters. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a personal caseload of housing litigation matters
- Handling housing disrepair claims from instruction through to resolution
- Advising on housing management and landlord & tenant matters
- Dealing with anti-social behaviour and related enforcement action
- Drafting claims, pleadings, applications, notices and instructions to Counsel
- Preparing witness statements and other court documentation
- Attending and conducting advocacy at courts and tribunals
- Advising Council and ALMO teams on legal and litigation issues
- Working closely with housing officers and other internal stakeholders
- Keeping up to date with developments in housing law and Local Authority practice
About You
- Be a qualified Solicitor with a current Practising Certificate
- Have strong experience in housing disrepair law and practice
- Have experience in wider housing matters, ideally including housing management, ASB, allocations or homelessness
- Have experience managing a full and varied caseload
- Be confident drafting pleadings, applications and witness statements
- Have advocacy experience in courts and tribunals
- Have strong analytical and communication skills
- Be able to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider legal team
- Take a proactive, practical and risk-aware approach to legal work
What's on Offer
- Permanent Housing Litigation opportunity
- Stockport-based Local Authority
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Varied housing litigation caseload
- Opportunity to work closely with the Council's ALMO and housing teams
- Support available to develop in areas where you may have less experience
Housing Disrepair Lawyer in Stockport employer: CRA Legal
CRA Consulting is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Leeds that promotes both professional growth and personal well-being. With a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a strong emphasis on employee development, you will thrive in a culture that values quality and autonomy while managing a diverse caseload of claims. Join us to be part of a supportive team where your contributions are recognised and rewarded.
