At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal support in housing law and represent clients in various cases.
- Company: Hackney Community Law Centre, dedicated to social justice and community support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 27 days holiday, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to helping the community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through impactful legal work.
- Qualifications: Newly qualified solicitor with knowledge of housing law and case management experience.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Hackney, London
Salary: £38,000-£45,000 pa according to experience
Hours: Full-time
Holidays: 27 days + public holidays
HCLC is looking to recruit newly qualified solicitors for a position in its housing department.
- To provide specialist casework and representation in housing law
- To ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency contract and funding requirements
- To be familiar with SRA requirements
- To provide outreach advice
Person Specification
The successful candidate will have specialist knowledge of housing law and public funding covering homelessness, possession proceedings, warrants, serious disrepair and Judicial Review, and experience of managing a caseload representing social housing tenants, private sector tenants and homeless applicants.
Hackney Community Law Centre (London) – Housing Solicitor (NQ) employer: Young Legal Aid Lawyers
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