At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse housing cases and provide expert guidance to team members.
- Company: Top-tier law firm with a commitment to client service and professional development.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, supportive team, and strong career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and offers training for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through impactful housing legal work.
- Qualifications: Must hold a valid Practising Certificate and have experience in housing law.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Role: Housing Litigation Solicitor
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd) is regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority and was founded in 1998. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top‑tier law firm in all of our key practice areas. We are a paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid working, servicing both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages.
Housing Department Background: Our Housing team is ranked and recommended for its services in social housing UK‑wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighbourhood problems, debt issues, and possession proceedings. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels, including the Higher Courts.
Main Responsibilities of the Role:
- Report directly to Department Director
- Responsible for all aspects of Housing work and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
- Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
- Assisting with a diverse caseload of public and private housing matters
- Conducting your own advocacy where appropriate
- Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases
- Dealing with correspondence
- Maintaining accurate time costing procedures
- Ensuring compliance with file management
Key Skills Required:
- Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying
- Committed team player with ability to foster a culture of positive change
- Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators
- Professional with a pro‑active approach; excellent client care skills
- Excellent networking and communication skills
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills
- Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment
- Working knowledge of publicly funded Housing work
- Extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work
- Excellent IT Skills - familiar with Microsoft Office applications
What we offer:
- A fantastic supportive team
- Strong career progression with support for legal awards and professional recognition
- Attractive salary package with supervision bonus
Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post.
Housing Litigation Solicitors - Nottingham employer: Duncan Lewis Solictors
Duncan Lewis Solicitors is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London, where innovation meets legal expertise. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, we provide extensive training opportunities and embrace a hybrid-working model that promotes work-life balance. Our inclusive culture, recognised by multiple awards, ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the field of law.
