Housing Lawyer

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Housing Lawyer to assist the team with Housing Law matters.

Please find below further details with regards to this role.

ROLE: Housing Litigation Lawyer
LOCATION: South London
RATE: £40.00 to £50.00 per hour LTD (DOE and interview performance)
CONTRACT: Initial 3 months with possibility of extension

Please note that this role would be hybrid working (1 or 2 days per week in the office)

The Role of the Housing Lawyer

• To independently manage a full caseload of Housing Litigation matters through to completion


• Matters will include housing possessions, anti-social behaviour injunctions, housing disrepair and homelessness


• Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate experience of handling a complex caseload of this nature including drafting and advocacy

The Person

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


• Previous experience of progressing disrepair and housing prosecutions work would be essential


• Working experience at a public sector authority would also be highly beneficial for this role


• Experience of working for a local authority or social landlord in this context

The Benefits

• Weekly payroll


• Flexible working arrangements

If this Housing Litigation Lawyer 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.