Senior Housing Litigation Solicitor

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a local authority in the South West region who are seeking a Senior Housing Litigation Solicitor to join their team on a contract basis.

Please find below further details about the Senior Housing Litigation Solicitor role:

ROLE: Senior Housing Litigation Solicitor
LOCATION: South West / remote working
CONTRACT: 3 months ongoing
RATE: £45.00 to £50.00 per hour

Please note this this role is predominantly remote but may require occasional office attendance.

The Role of the Senior Housing Litigation Solicitor

• To provide contentious legal support with a focus on regulatory, Housing and enforcement work


• Cases will include public protection, housing (anti-social behaviour) planning control and trading standards alongside some general civil litigation and regulatory matters


• To present cases before the Magistrates' and County Courts, alongside advising on requests for information


• Some court-facing work is conducted through remote hearings, although these arrangements are subject to review by the courts.

The Person

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 2 years' PQE


• Experience din managing a full caseload of Housing Litigation through to completion


• Previous experience of working in a local authority would be highly advantageous

If this Senior Housingt Litigation Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.