Housing Solicitor
About the Firm:
• Legal 500 recognised firm with a strong reputation in housing and social justice work
• Renowned for its commitment to tenant rights and client-focused approach
• Modern Central London offices with excellent IT and training facilities
• Supportive and collaborative culture with strong emphasis on career development
Housing Solicitor — Position Overview:
You will join a busy and respected Housing team handling a varied caseload of housing matters, working both independently and collaboratively while delivering high-quality legal advice to a diverse client base.
Key Responsibilities of the Housing Solicitor:
• Managing a caseload of housing matters including disrepair claims, homelessness appeals and possession matters
• Handling housing-related judicial review challenges
• Advising clients under legal aid, CFA and private funding arrangements
• Delivering clear, practical advice and maintaining excellent client care
• Managing cases from instruction through to resolution
• Working collaboratively within the team and supporting wider departmental objectives
Requirements of the Housing Solicitor:
• Qualified Solicitor with 1–4 years’ PQE
• Experience handling housing matters including disrepair, homelessness and possession claims
• Experience working under legal aid, CFA and private work
• Strong commitment to social justice and client care
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
The Benefits for the Housing Solicitor role:
• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave plus Christmas shutdown and birthday leave
• Additional paid leave for volunteering, moving house and study
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Life assurance and Group Income Protection
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Wellbeing support including EAP and Mental Health Champions
• Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Discounted legal services and benefits portal (gym, medical, retail discounts)
• Eye care contributions
• And more
If you are a Housing Solicitor looking to join a progressive and purpose-driven Legal 500 firm, apply today.
Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37691
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