Housing Law Solicitor

Get Grants Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm specializing in Housing Law is seeking a fully qualified Solicitor to provide expert advice and representation. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years PQE, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to handle their own caseload. Responsibilities include managing legal inquiries, supporting staff, and representing clients in court. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Day off on your birthday

Enhanced sickness pay

Free, on-site car parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years PQE, with demonstrable experience in Housing Law.
• Experience in delivering Housing Law work and Contract Supervision.
• Ability to formulate complex letters and legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct your own caseload, provide Housing Law advice.
• Guide and supervise staff, manage processes and procedures.
• Represent clients in Court and negotiate with agencies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

4 years PQE with valid practicing certificate

Tools

Legal Aid knowledge

Job description

Salary: £42,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours of work: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Derby with some hybrid working

DHA – The Derby Law Centre provides specialist legal advice, advocacy and court representation through Legal Aid and non-Legal Aid contracts and we are looking for a highly motivated and passionate fully qualified Solicitor to provide Specialist Housing Law advice, advocacy and court representation under our Legal Aid contracts.

You will have conduct of your own caseload; guide, support and supervise staff; contribute to the development of processes and procedures and their effective implementation; deal with Housing law enquiries from the public, including possession proceedings, counterclaims, disrepair and homelessness appeals; and help as many clients as possible achieve a positive outcome for their enquiry.

You should be a team player, able to work under pressure to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of work. The ideal candidate will be an excellent relationship builder having strong negotiation and communication skills and must have relevant experience of providing specialist Housing law advice and have knowledge of legislation, case law and social policy in this area.

The ideal candidate for the position will have:

• A minimum of 4 years PQE, with demonstrable experience and knowledge of Housing Law, and hold a current valid practising certificate;
• Experience in delivering Housing Law work and Contract Supervision;
• Excellent working knowledge of Legal Aid contract work;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Experience of advocating with agencies or services;
• Experience of representing clients in Court proceedings;
• The ability to formulate complex letters, legal documents and reports;
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines and targets;
• A full driving licence with access to a vehicle.

If you believe you are the right candidate for the role, then apply today!

In return, we have a wide range of benefits for our employees including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 35 days for additional years of service).
• Day off on your birthday.
• 3 additional paid days off at Christmas.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced sickness pay (subject to length of service).
• Opportunity for hybrid working and flexibility.
• Free, on-site car parking available at our Derby office.
• Personal development and career progression opportunities.

This role will require the successful candidate to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and disclose information which would otherwise be considered “spent” under the provision of the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974.