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In-House Civil Litigation Lawyer 12 Months FTC

In-House Civil Litigation Lawyer 12 Months FTC

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Posted 16 hours ago, valid for a month

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Full Time

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The position is for an In-House Civil Litigation Lawyer on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Birmingham, West Midlands.
The salary for this role ranges from £44,000 to £49,000, and it offers a hybrid working style.
Candidates should have 1-3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) as a Solicitor or Legal Executive, with a strong knowledge of housing law.
Key responsibilities include managing complex casework related to anti-social behaviour and tenancy management, as well as providing legal advice to internal stakeholders.
The role also involves supervising junior legal assistants and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, including courts and solicitors.

Position: In-House Civil Litigation Lawyer (12 Months FTC)Salary: £44,000 to £49,000Location: Birmingham, West MidlandsWorking Style: Hybrid working in place.Hours: Full Time FTC - 12 MonthsAre you a qualified Legal Professional with a passion for housing law? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our clients in-house Housing Legal team on a 12 month fixed-term contract. This is a chance to work alongside a dedicated and skilled team, offering expert legal advice and managing litigation that supports the smooth running of tenancy management, reduces legal costs, and mitigates potential risks for the organisation.About the Role: As part of the Housing Legal team, you’ll work closely with the Head of Housing, providing expert legal advice primarily on housing management and tenancy enforcement matters. This includes dealing with cases of anti-social behaviour and disrepair, as well as handling all necessary legal work involved in issuing, defending, and progressing claims to their conclusion.Key Responsibilities:

Managing complex casework from start to finish, particularly in relation to anti-social behaviour and tenancy management issues.
Offering expert, in-house legal advice to internal stakeholders, ensuring best practices and reducing the risk of litigation.
Building and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders, including courts, solicitors, counsel, and other agencies, to enhance the organisation’s reputation.
Supervision of junior legal assistant's work.

What We’re Looking For:

1-3 years PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive.
Qualified Solicitor, CiLEX, or equivalent in England and Wales.
Strong knowledge of housing law, including tenancy breaches and anti-social behaviour cases. Experience managing cases where lack of capacity is raised is a plus.
Proven experience managing a complex caseload and applying civil procedure rules.
A high standard of drafting skills, including pleadings, notices, and legal correspondence.
Experience attending and presenting at Court hearings, including in open court.

Our client is open to speaking to candidates with no housing experience. Get in touch with Huw Flanagan-Roberts to discuss further.

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