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Senior Homelessness and Civil Litigation Lawyer
Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited
London
On-site
GBP 55,000 - 62,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a Senior Homelessness and Civil Litigation Lawyer to join a well-regarded London Borough council. This permanent position offers a hybrid working arrangement and involves managing a team while providing high-level legal advice on homelessness and civil litigation matters. The role promises a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on customer service and resource management. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in homelessness law and a background in local government, although those from private practice are encouraged to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a reputable legal team.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer with specialization in homelessness law and civil litigation.
- Experience in managing a busy caseload and providing legal advice.
Responsibilities
- Support management and line manage a team of legal professionals.
- Provide legal advice on homelessness and handle civil litigation matters.
- Manage complex casework and conduct litigation.
Skills
Education
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 and 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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