Service Care Solutions is working with a Local Authority to recruit an experienced Housing Disrepair Lawyer to join its Legal Services team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and committed legal professional with a strong background in housing litigation to manage a varied and challenging caseload, with a particular focus on housing disrepair matters.
Salary: £47,665 – £54,143 per annum
Location: Essex/Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office
Contract: Permanent
Key Responsibilities as a Housing Disrepair Lawyer
- Manage a varied caseload of housing disrepair matters, including both routine and high-value claims.
- Handle cases from the pre-action stage through to litigation and conclusion.
- Advise on and interpret the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims.
- Manage housing possession proceedings, injunctions, closure orders and enforcement actions.
- Provide clear, accurate and commercially focused legal advice to internal clients and colleagues.
- Represent the Local Authority in County Court and Magistrates' Court proceedings, undertaking advocacy where required.
About you as a Housing Disrepair Lawyer
- Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX).
- Proven experience in local authority housing disrepair and housing litigation.
- A strong understanding of housing conditions claims and the relevant pre-action protocols.
- Experience handling litigation matters independently and managing cases from start to finish.
- The ability to provide clear and concise written and verbal legal advice.
Benefits
- Permanent position with a Local Authority.
- Hybrid working arrangement with just 2 days per week required in the office .
- Public sector pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave
Housing Disrepair Lawyer employer: Service Care Solutions
As a leading non-maintained special school in Billingshurst, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to the holistic development of our students and staff. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through continuous development opportunities, while our comprehensive benefits package, including mental health support and flexible pay options, ensures the wellbeing of our team. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of students with special educational needs, all within a vibrant and innovative environment.
