Part Time Housing Litgiation Lawyer
- Recruiter
- Venn Group (Birmingham)
- Location
- West Midlands
- Salary
- £25 - £35 Per Hour
- Posted
- 16 Feb 2017
- Closes
- 16 Mar 2017
- Ref
- LOW/6531700
- Contact
- Lauren Watts
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Housing
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Venn Group is welcoming applications for a Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the West Midlands.
This role is offered on a part time basis of 2.5 days per week; these days can be flexible. This role is expected to be on-going with a minimum term of 3 months.
The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive who has the relevant experience working within a Local Government organisation.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Assisting with housing litigation matters with focus on urgent injunctions and closure orders
- Housing litigation work to include homelessness, possession claims, disrepair (claiming and defending) and all issues surrounding tenancy agreements
- Organising of Survey Reports, disclosure of house files
- Negotiation settlements of damages and costs where appropriate
- Providing advice regarding ASBOs, Injunctions and Possession Orders
- Attending Court and tribunals, undertaking advocacy where required
This role offers a rate of £25-£35 per hour depending on experience.
Venn Group aim to deliver the highest standards, so you can be assured your application will be handled with professionalism and care.
Venn Group acts as an employment agency and an employment business.
At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to all applications individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.