Overview

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Salary: £36,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours of work: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Derby with some hybrid working

You will have conduct of your own caseload; guide, support and supervise staff; contribute to the development of processes and procedures and their effective implementation; deal with Housing law enquiries from the public, including possession proceedings, counterclaims, disrepair and homelessness appeals; and help as many clients as possible achieve a positive outcome for their enquiry.

You should be a team player, able to work under pressure to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of work. The ideal candidate will be an excellent relationship builder having strong negotiation and communication skills and must have relevant experience of providing specialist Housing law advice and have knowledge of legislation, case law and social policy in this area.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years PQE, with demonstrable experience and knowledge of Housing Law, and hold a current valid practising certificate;
• Experience in delivering Housing Law work and Contract Supervision;
• Excellent working knowledge of Legal Aid contract work;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Experience of advocating with agencies or services;
• Experience of representing clients in Court proceedings;
• The ability to formulate complex letters, legal documents and reports;
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines and targets;
• A full driving licence with access to a vehicle.

If you believe you are the right candidate for the role, then apply today!

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 35 days for additional years of service).
• Day off on your birthday.
• 3 additional paid days off at Christmas.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced sickness pay (subject to length of service).
• Opportunity for hybrid working and flexibility.
• Free, on-site car parking available at our Derby office.
• Personal development and career progression opportunities.

This role will require the successful candidate to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and disclose information which would otherwise be considered “spent” under the provision of the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974.