Housing Solicitor
18 days ago
Plymouth
Exciting Solicitor Role! • Location: Plymouth, • Contract Type: Permanent, • Hours: 37.5 per week (pro-rata if part time) Day-to-Day of the Role: • Deliver highest quality legal advice and litigation services across the client’s national network., • Play a key role in delivering systemic change through legal challenges aimed at preventing homelessness., • Work collaboratively within the hub to ensure community awareness of housing rights and enforcement., • Provide support and supervision to Trainee Solicitors and Legal Advisers, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance standards., • Legal representation in Court and other platforms (including litigation in test, lead case and judicial review)., • Qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years post-qualification experience in housing law (continuous) within a Private Practice or Public Sector environment., • Strong knowledge of housing and homelessness law, with substantial experience managing a wide range of housing cases., • Proficient in court advocacy, litigation, report writing, and conducting file reviews., • Ability to meet the 2018 SQM supervisor standard in housing., • 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays., • Enhanced family-friendly policies., • Competitive pension scheme., • Interest-free travel loans and tenancy deposit loan., • Access to cycle to work scheme and employee assistance programme., • A passionate advocate for social justice with a strong commitment to housing rights?, • Have legal expertise that enables you to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and the broader community?