Job Title: Litigation Executive
Salary: £33,094.91 per annum
Location: Telford or Stafford
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About the role
We're looking for a motivated and knowledgeable Litigation Executive to join our Legal Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in protecting the organisation's financial and operational interests while supporting our social purpose.
Day in the life of a Litigation Executive
No two days are the same in this varied and rewarding role. You'll:
- Manage your own diverse caseload, including debt recovery, rent possession claims, complex tenancy breach and anti-social behaviour cases, and housing disrepair matters, under the supervision of the Group's Principal Solicitor.
- Support litigation affecting the Group and its subsidiaries by preparing court documentation, interviewing witnesses and drafting witness statements.
- Ensure all litigation activities comply with relevant legislation and the Civil Procedure Rules.
- Instruct and liaise with external Solicitors and Barristers where required.
- Ensure legal activities align with the standards set by the Regulator of Social Housing and Housing Ombudsman guidance.
- Provide expert advice and, where appropriate, deliver training across the organisation on housing law, landlord and tenant matters, and litigation-related issues.
What we're looking for
We're seeking a confident and professional individual with strong legal knowledge and excellent communication skills.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a Law Degree
- Have experience of litigation and advocacy
- Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Adobe and generally computer literate
- Have strong drafting skills, particularly relating to statements of case and witness statements.
- Have the ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise competing demands.
- Previous experience of working within a local authority or Registered provider of Social Housing is desirable
Please see the job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria.
We can offer you
- A comprehensive induction programme with excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available.
- We can offer 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 31 days) and bank holidays.
- We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme.
- Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.
About Us
We're one of the West Midlands' largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home. The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours: Own it - make it happen Improve it - move things forward Live it - show understanding and compassion. We're building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There's never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
Our Inclusive Culture
The Housing Plus Group is an inclusive employer committed to supporting all employees. We know that people perform better when they can be themselves, so creating a culture which is inclusive isn't only the right thing to do, but is crucial to the success of any organisation. All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies' network.
We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.
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