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Housing Supervisor Solicitor - Hybrid Or Remote Working. The firm offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated and compassionate team in a supportive work environment that is committed to professional growth.
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.
Housing Solicitor 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 of the Housing Solicitor:
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 of the Housing Solicitor:
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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:
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Holds Supervisor Status. Experience in own advocacy is an advantage. Benefits:
Competitive salary (dependent on experience). Excellent training and support opportunities. Flexible working practices. Collaborative team environment with a commitment to social justice. If you're a Housing Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 36936.
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