Housing Lawyer

Service Care Legal are currently seeking a talented Housing Lawyer to join a South London local authority on a Contract basis. The primary responsibility of the Lawyer will be to deal with Housing Litigation matters, covering a wide range of housing management issues including
housing possessions, anti-social behaviour injunctions, housing disrepair, and homelessness. 

Role: Housing Lawyer
Location: South London
Rate: £45-50ph umbrella / £39.78ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £35.50ph PAYE exc. holiday pay
Contract: 35 hours pw, 3 months initial with scope for extension

Office attendance is required once a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling Housing Litigation matters
• Managing a complex caseload involving housing possessions, anti-social behaviour injunctions, and more
• Drafting legal documents and conducting advocacy
• Providing legal advice on compliance matters
• Attending office meetings once a week

Required Skills:

• Qualified Lawyer with experience in Dispute Resolution
• Experienced of working with a local authority/public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of housing management issues
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills

If this Housing Lawyer position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772208969, or email lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.