Solicitor - Litigation

Solicitor
Location: Fleet House, 59-61 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5NW
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 1+ months
Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00 2 days remote, 3 days office-based
Pay Rate: £ 45.00 Per Hour
Job Ref: OR22082

Job Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on routine and complex housing management and landlord & tenant matters.

• Conduct litigation efficiently and effectively, including:

  • Anti-social behaviour injunctions and possession claims

  • Committal applications

  • Tenancy fraud possession claims

  • Access injunctions

  • Housing disrepair claims

  • Environmental Protection Act prosecutions

  • Court of Protection applications

  • Money claims

• Brief Counsel and conduct advocacy where appropriate to protect the interests of Southern Housing and Group partners.

• Assist with or lead other contentious matters, including:

  • First Tier Tribunal cases

  • Trespass / Right of Way / breach of easement claims

  • Claims arising from contractor, landlord, or leaseholder non-performance or breach of contract or lease terms

• Draft and prepare legal pleadings for routine and complex cases, including:

  • Notices of seeking possession

  • Claim forms and particulars of claim

  • Defences and replies

  • Counterclaims

  • Injunctions and committal applications

  • Witness statements, case summaries, lists of issues, chronologies and trial bundles

• Ensure effective communication between instructing officers and the legal team.

• Assist in developing and implementing efficient litigation processes and procedures.

• Provide witness support, including out-of-hours home visits when required for anti-social behaviour cases.

• Maintain accurate data records and case management information in line with approved procedures.

• Keep up to date with legal and regulatory changes affecting Housing Associations and share knowledge across the team.

• Support junior legal team members, volunteers, and provide general assistance to the wider legal team.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide cover for other solicitors in the litigation team and, where appropriate, for the Legal Services Manager (Litigation).

Person Specification
Must-Have Requirements

• Valid and current Law Society Practising Certificate (Solicitor) or Bar Council certificate with confirmed ability to conduct litigation (Barrister).

• Experience in housing litigation and landlord & tenant law.

• Proven ability to conduct and manage litigation efficiently.

• Strong drafting skills for pleadings and case documentation.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Professional approach with strong confidentiality and sensitivity.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

• Experience of First Tier Tribunal cases and complex contractual/leasehold disputes.

• Previous experience in a housing association or social housing environment.

• Experience of developing legal processes and procedures

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