Position: Solicitor – Anti Social Behaviour / Housing Management Location: West Midlands Contract Type: 6-month Contract Initially Start Date: Immediate start About the Role: I am seeking an experienced Qualified Solicitor specialising in Housing Management and Injunctions.
This role demands a professional who is adept at managing a full spectrum of housing management caseloads, with a particular focus on anti-social behaviour cases, drafting applications, conducting advocacy, and advising clients on complex housing issues.
The successful candidate will be expected to attend court hearings promptly and work within a hybrid environment, attending the office as necessary.
Key Responsibilities: Case Management: Handle a caseload of 80-90 housing management cases, ensuring timely progression and resolution.
Review files thoroughly, provide advice to clients, and prepare comprehensive paperwork.
Advocacy and Court Attendance: Conduct advocacy for injunctions and other housing-related matters.
Attend court hearings at Court as required, sometimes on short notice.
Drafting and Legal Advice: Draft applications and prepare relevant documentation for anti-social behaviour and housing management cases.
Provide accurate legal advice on housing management issues, including but not limited to anti-social behaviour, tenancy agreements, and property management disputes.
Essential Qualifications and Experience: Qualified Solicitor with extensive experience in injunctions, advocacy, and attending court (not suitable for candidates with minimal experience).
Strong experience managing a broad spectrum of housing management caseloads, particularly anti-social behaviour cases.
Familiarity with local authority procedures and housing laws, with prior local authority experience preferred .
Key Competencies and Skills: Exceptional drafting, advocacy, and legal analysis skills.
Ability to work under pressure and handle high caseload volumes effectively.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Other Requirements: Must be in West Midlands for ease of court attendance.
Comfortable working in a hybrid role , with occasional office attendance as required.
If you are interested in the role, please get in contact: Email: ****** Number: 07378553759