Solicitor

2 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• A temporary Solicitor (Litigation) role specialising in housing management and landlord & tenant litigation.

• The role involves providing legal advice and support on routine and complex housing-related matters, conducting litigation including advocacy, drafting pleadings, managing caseloads, and assisting with the development of in-house legal processes.

• The post holder will support both senior and junior team members and maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Provide legal advice on housing management, landlord & tenant matters, and complex litigation cases.

• Conduct litigation including anti-social behaviour injunctions, possession claims, tenancy fraud, housing disrepair claims, and other housing-related legal proceedings.

• Draft and prepare all necessary pleadings and court documentation.

• Brief Counsel and conduct advocacy as required.

• Assist in developing and implementing legal procedures to ensure efficient service delivery.

• Support junior team members and provide cover for other solicitors and managers as needed.

• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with relevant legal frameworks.

• Liaise effectively with clients, internal teams, external solicitors, and partners.

• Keep up to date with changes in housing law and legal regulations.

• Ensure confidentiality and professional handling of sensitive data.

Skills/Experience:

• Experience in housing management litigation, particularly within housing associations or public sector.

• Strong advocacy skills and experience conducting litigation.

• Excellent legal drafting and document preparation skills.

• Thorough understanding of landlord & tenant law and housing law.

• Ability to develop and implement legal procedures and processes.

• Experience supporting and mentoring junior legal staff.

• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Outlook.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing workloads effectively under pressure.

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 24/09/2025.

• Qualified solicitor with a current Law Society Practising Certificate or barrister with litigation rights.

• Working hours are 35 hours per week.