Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the London area who are seeking an Enforcement Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details about the role and the personal profile.
ROLE: Enforcement Lawyer
LOCATION: London
CONTRACT: 3 months ongoing, 36 hours per week
RATE: £20.57 to £25.61 per hour
The Role
- Responsible for assisting in initiating legal action against leaseholders and freeholders for the recovery of both capital and revenue service charge debt
- Representing the Council and managing a caseload in the First tier Tribunal and county courts
- to give advice and assistance to other members of the Home Ownership and staff in Area Housing Offices on leasehold and freehold matters
- Undertaking research into legal questions arising from the work of the Division
- To manage a large portfolio of legal casework for the Home Ownership Services
The Person
- A qualified Lawyer or other legal-related qualification is essential
- Detailed knowledge of the pertinent legislation, including Landlord and Tenant Acts and Housing Acts
- Knowledge and understanding of the processes of First-Tier-Tribunal, Land Tribunals and Courts is essential
- Previous local authority working experience would be highly desirable
If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969 , or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.
