Civic Recruitment Limited
Lawyer - Housing and Litigation
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6 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality legal advice and representation across housing and litigation matters, managing a varied and complex caseload on behalf of the organisation. The postholder will provide expert legal guidance, conduct litigation, prepare cases for court, and work collaboratively with internal teams, courts, solicitors, enforcement officers, and other external stakeholders to achieve effective legal outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a full and varied caseload of housing, civil litigation, and related legal matters.
- Provide clear, accurate, and commercially focused legal advice to internal clients and stakeholders.
- Take instructions, assess legal issues, and determine appropriate courses of action.
- Conduct and manage litigation proceedings, including preparing cases for court and representing the organisation where appropriate.
- Draft pleadings, statements, notices, correspondence, agreements, applications, and other legal documentation.
- Prepare evidence and case files, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and in accordance with relevant legal and procedural requirements.
- Negotiate with opposing parties, solicitors, residents, tenants, landlords, enforcement officers, and other stakeholders.
- Liaise effectively with courts, tribunals, external legal advisers, enforcement agencies, and other external bodies.
- Advise on housing-related disputes, possession proceedings, tenancy matters, injunctions, disrepair, anti-social behaviour, and other relevant housing litigation.
- Support the organisation in managing legal risk and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain accurate case management records and monitor deadlines, hearings, costs, and case progression.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to provide practical and timely legal solutions.
- Keep up to date with relevant changes in legislation, case law, and legal practice.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal services, processes, and procedures.
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Requirements
- Qualified solicitor or barrister with current authorisation to practise in England and Wales.
- Significant post-qualification experience in housing and/or litigation.
- Demonstrable experience managing a complex and varied caseload with a high degree of autonomy.
- Experience conducting litigation and preparing cases for court.
- Strong knowledge of housing law, civil litigation, and relevant procedural rules.
- Experience providing clear and practical legal advice to internal clients and stakeholders.
- Strong drafting, advocacy, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritise competing demands, meet deadlines, and manage a busy caseload effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to assess legal and organisational risk.
- Experience working within a local government or public sector environment is desirable.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality, professional, and client-focused legal services.
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Additional Information
- Location: Royal Borough Of Greenwich
- Hours per Week: 35 Hours
- Payment: Bi-weekly payments
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