Housing Solicitor/Caseworker

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Law Centres Full time

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Central England Law Centre (CELC) provides a vital service to clients across Coventry and Birmingham, providing support for all aspects of housing law through a team of dedicated solicitors, caseworkers, paralegals and support workers.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced caseworker or solicitor to join the team, supporting our clients across Birmingham in the delivery of casework through the Law Centre’s Legal Aid contract.

The successful candidate will be subject to a basic DBS check.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on all aspects of housing law through face-to-face and telephone appointments

Undertake casework and represent clients at court as appropriate

Liaise with the Legal Aid Agency in respect of funding applications and claims

Complete public funding forms via CCMS and paper applications where appropriate

Promptly cost and bill closed cases in order to meet individual and team targets

Person Specification

A solicitor or caseworker with proven experience of the delivery of casework through a legal aid contract

A demonstrable commitment to social justice

The ability to work sympathetically and effectively with a wide variety of clients

Experience of advocating for clients in court and with other agencies

Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of legal aid eligibility requirements and legal aid applications

What we offer

Flexible working hours and a hybrid working arrangement;

28 days holiday (rising by 1 day per year of service to 35 days after 5 years of service) plus 8 statutory days;

Access to an employee assistance programme;

Closing date : 12pm on the 15th May 2024

Interviews will be held in week commencing: 20th or 27th May 2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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