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Housing Solicitor- Hybrid Or Remote Working

Law Staff Limited
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Housing Supervisor Solicitor located in various cities including London, Brighton, and Nottingham.
  • The salary is competitive and dependent on experience, with a requirement for significant experience in housing law.
  • Candidates must be qualified solicitors with a clean Practising Certificate and meet the Legal Aid Agency Supervisor Standard for housing law.
  • The role involves providing legal advice, casework, and supervision of paralegals while ensuring compliance with legal aid requirements.
  • The firm offers flexible working arrangements and is committed to social justice and supporting vulnerable clients.
Position Title: Housing Supervisor SolicitorLocation: London, Brighton, Cornwall, Somerset, Nottingham, Cambridge, Sandwell, Hull, and Leicestershire (All Locations) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experienceReference: BH-36936Work Type: Full-time, Permanent (alternative working arrangements, including part-time hours, will be considered)About The Firm:My client is a specialist firm of solicitors with offices across multiple locations, providing high-quality legal services to a diverse range of clients. The firm is committed to social justice and ensuring access to legal representation for vulnerable individuals facing housing law issues.Position Overview:My client is seeking a Housing Supervisor Solicitor who meets the Legal Aid Agency Supervisor Standard for housing law. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in advising on housing law matters and understand the needs of vulnerable client groups. This role involves working with the Housing team, including paralegals and administrative staff, while also ensuring compliance with professional body requirements.Key Responsibilities:Advice, Casework & Representation / Core Activities• Work with the Housing team to support day-to-day managerial responsibilities, ensuring compliance with all professional body requirements.• Provide advice, casework, representation, and advocacy services on housing law matters, including homelessness, disrepair, eviction, and possession.• Undertake own advocacy where necessary.• Assist in managing the legal aid contract, billing files, completing legal aid applications, and ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency and SQM requirements.• Supervise and mentor paralegals, providing support in interviewing, advising, client care, legal research, drafting, and advocacy.• Build and maintain links with local community groups, advice networks, and legal professionals.Requirements:Essential:• Qualified Solicitor with a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying.• Meets the Legal Aid Agency Supervisor Standard for housing law.• Strong management skills with previous experience in supervising staff and working to key performance indicators.• Passionate and enthusiastic about legal aid work, with a proven track record in housing law.• Ability to balance the needs of vulnerable clients while supporting paralegals with casework.• Excellent analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to use initiative and sound judgment.• Strong client care skills, particularly in working with vulnerable clients in sensitive and complex housing matters.• Proficient IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and document management systems.Desirable:• Holds Supervisor Status.• Experience in own advocacy is an advantage.The Benefits & How to Apply:• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).• Excellent training and support opportunities.• Flexible working practices.• Collaborative team environment with a commitment to social justice.Apply in the strictest confidence online and/or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.Contact Person: Shabir JizaContact Email:Contact Phone:IMPORTANT: PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.In accordance with [The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, Regulation 19](https://uksi/2003/3319/regulation/19/made)

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