At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal advice on housing matters and manage a varied caseload.
- Company: Join a supportive Local Authority Legal Services team in Essex.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, inclusive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with regular office and court attendance preferred.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in housing law while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing law and strong advocacy skills required.
Principal Housing Lawyer
Full-time
Hybrid Working
Our client, a Local Authority based in Essex is seeking a Principal Housing Lawyer to join their friendly and supportive Legal Services team on a locum basis. The successful candidate will be required to assist with a range of housing litigation matters.
Whilst full-time hours would be preferred, a part-time working pattern could be considered.
Regular office and court attendance would be preferred.
Responsibilities of the Principal Housing Lawyer role
- Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of housing matters, including:
- Homelessness duties (Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Reduction Act 2017)
- Allocations and housing registers
- Tenancy management, possession proceedings, and evictions
- Anti-social behaviour (ASB legislation and injunctions)
- Disrepair claims and housing conditions
- Equality and human rights considerations in housing decisions
- Advise on policy development, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and best practice.
- Manage a varied caseload of housing law matters from instruction through to conclusion.
- Conduct or instruct advocacy in courts and tribunals, including:
- County Court possession claims
- Judicial review proceedings
- Appeals and homelessness reviews
- Draft legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
- Liaise with external counsel where required.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
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