Housing and Civil Litigation Lawyer

Lawyer/Senior Lawyer - Housing and Civil Litigation Team

London Council

Hybrid working

£46,563 - £62,349

Permanent

Overview of the Lawyer/Senior Lawyer - Housing and Civil Litigation Team position

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be recruiting for a Housing and Civil Litigation Lawyer to join a busy but friendly London Council. Our client is seeking Lawyers with experience in housing and civil Litigation to handle a variety of matters, including possessions, disrepair, homelessness, judicial reviews, debt recovery and commercial property litigation matters.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded local authority shared legal practice offering high quality, varied work and genuine career development. The role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with a requirement to attend the office two days per week, as well as court attendance. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified lawyer to join a highly skilled and collaborative team on a permanent basis.

Key responsibilities of the Housing and Civil Litigation Lawyer/Senior Lawyer

• You will advise and conduct a variety of housing and civil litigation matters including homelessness, possessions, injunctions, disrepair, and general civil litigation matters
• To provide clear, practical legal advice to all clients of HB Public Law including local authorities and schools
• Attend meetings and court as required
• Deputise for others in more senior positions as required
• To give guidance, support senior lawyers, mentor and give training to less experienced members of the team

Experience/qualifications required for the Housing and Civil Litigation Lawyer/Senior Lawyer position

• You must be a qualified (or soon to be qualified) Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx with Litigation and Advocacy Rights) with a current practicing certificate
• Able to work on a hybrid basis with two days per week in the office as well as attending court
• Able to work full-time. Part-time requests may be considered (no less than 3 days)
• You must have experience in housing law and civil litigation. Any sector will be considered but previous local authority experience is advantageous

What's in it for the successful Housing and Civil Litigation Lawyer?

You will benefit from a supportive working environment and the opportunity to work in a friendly and experienced team dealing with an interesting mix of work and excellent career development opportunities. In addition, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Local Government Pension scheme.
• Exclusive discounts from major brands.
• Green Car Benefit Scheme.
• Cycle Scheme.
• Civil Service Sports Council.

How to apply for the Housing and Civil Litigation Lawyer position

This is a great opportunity for an experienced housing and civil litigation lawyer to progress in their career in a collaborative and supportive team. If you believe that you have the required experience and qualifications to be considered for the Housing and Civil Litigation Lawyer/Senior Lawyer role then apply via this advert or contact Elleyn Hewitt or Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion ahead of the closing date (Monday 1st June).

Closing date: Monday 8th June

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