HOUSING SOLICITOR

Location
London
Salary
Excellent remunerations
Posted
26 Jun 2017
Closes
30 Jun 2017
Ref
SG26025
Contact
Sophie Giddings
Job Title
Solicitor
PQE Level
2-4, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Legal 500 progressive firm now seeks a Housing Solicitor in London.

THE FIRM
Our client is a multi-office practice in London delivering quality services to clients within the county and surrounding areas. They are now seeking a client focused Housing solicitor in London to join their elite team. With numerous accreditations and high rankings including Legal 500, they are a modern progressive practice equipped with a team who prides themselves in delivering excellent services tailored for individual client needs. Located within easy reach of good bus transport and local amenities.

THE ROLE
A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing Solicitor with a minimum of three years PQE in London. Dealing with vulnerable clients, you will have a good understanding of landlord and tenant Act 1954 specialising in housing and public law. With the ability to work well under pressure, you will handle a diverse caseload to meet tight deadlines including financial targets. In addition, you will be comfortable conducting your own advocacy including: attending county court litigations; acquiring emergency injunctions and: attending high court judicial reviews. This is a hands on role suited to a tenacious Solicitor who is seeking a new challenge with experience in Legal Aid cases.

Please contact Sophie for further information quoting reference SG26025.

THE CANDIDATE
You must be a qualified Solicitor with a minimum of three years PQE working within a Housing department;
Solid expertise of housing and public law is essential;
You must have working knowledge of LAA;
You must have strong advocacy skills;
You will be able to handle a diverse caseload working well to meet tight deadlines;
You will be IT literate with great attention to detail.


HOUSING SOLICITOR