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Senior Homelessness and Civil Litigation Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector

London

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GBP 100,000 - 125,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established public sector organization is seeking a Senior Homelessness and Civil Litigation Lawyer to join their reputable legal team. This role offers the chance to provide high-level legal advice on homelessness and manage a team of legal professionals. With a focus on delivering a customer-oriented service, the successful candidate will handle a diverse caseload, including complex casework and civil litigation matters. This position promises a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements and numerous benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for experienced lawyers looking to make a significant impact in the public sector.

Benefits

Local Government pension scheme

Bike loan and season tickets

Discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurants

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Access to a health insurance scheme

Supportive staff networks

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

  • Qualified lawyer specializing in homelessness law with experience in civil litigation.
  • Proven ability to manage a busy caseload and provide high-level legal advice.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of legal professionals and provide expert legal advice on homelessness.
  • Handle complex casework and conduct litigation in relevant areas.

Skills

Homelessness Law

Civil Litigation

Legal Advice

Case Management

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Senior Homelessness and Civil Litigation Lawyer

London Borough Council

Permanent Contract

Hybrid Working Arrangement

£55,155 - £61,617 per annum

About the Senior Homelessness Lawyer position:

Sellick Partnership are working with a well-regarded London Borough council to recruit a Homelessness and Civil Litigation Lawyer to join their team on a permanent basis. Our client is seeking a qualified lawyer who is a specialist in homelessness with experience carrying a busy caseload of housing matters.

The successful Senior Homelessness Lawyer will be responsible for:

  • Supporting the management department as well as line managing around 4 legal professionals
  • Providing high level legal advice on homelessness to the council as well as handling a mixed bag of civil litigation matters
  • Assisting in managing a customer focused service and the effective use of resources
  • Attending and giving advice in committees
  • Dealing with complex casework and conducting litigation arising in the area of responsibility

The Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer joining this team will enjoy the following benefits:

  • Local Government pension scheme
  • Bike loan and season tickets
  • Discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurants
  • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Access to a health insurance scheme
  • Supportive staff networks
  • Flexible working arrangements

Interested in applying for the Senior Homelessness and Civil Litigation Lawyer role?

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Civil Litigation Lawyer with extensive homelessness knowledge to join a Legal Team with a great reputation. Our client is looking for candidates who are highly experienced, ideally with a local government background but candidates who have transferable skills from Private Practice are still encouraged to apply.

Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position, or contact either Elleyn Hewitt or Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role.

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