Solicitor - Housing Litigation Specialist

19 hours ago


Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Forbes Solicitors Full time

About the Role
Forbes Solicitors is seeking a highly skilled Solicitor to join our Housing and Regeneration Team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering successful outcomes in social housing tenancy and leasehold disputes. Your expertise will be essential in handling a varied case load, attending court hearings, and providing written and verbal advice to clients.

Key Responsibilities
• Handling a diverse caseload of social housing tenancy and leasehold disputes
• Attending court hearings, including County Court, Magistrates Court, and First-tier Tribunal
• Providing written and verbal advice to clients in litigated and non-litigated matters
• Communicating with clients, opponents, courts, and third parties to progress files
• Managing and supervising a team of Solicitors, Caseworkers, and Paralegals
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements
• Monitoring and reporting on financial and business performance
• Contributing to the development of the departmental business plan
• Building positive relationships with clients and enhancing the firm's profile

Requirements
• Qualified Solicitor (or CILEX equivalent) with minimum 1 year PQE
• Previous experience working in social housing litigation is essential
• Demonstrable experience conducting advocacy in courts or tribunals is essential
• Higher Rights of Audience in the Civil Courts is advantageous but not essential
• Proven experience handling own caseload, working to deadlines, and generating fees in accordance with targets
• Good knowledge of IT systems, including Word, Outlook, and case management systems
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivated
• Ability to supervise and manage others effectively
• Aligns with the Forbes values

About Forbes Solicitors
Forbes Solicitors is a leading law firm offering a range of legal services to individuals, commercial clients, and specialist sectors. We have offices across the North and are committed to providing genuine and practical advice to our clients. Our Housing Litigation team has been consistently ranked in the Chambers and Legal 500 directories for social housing for the last decade.

Benefits
We offer a range of benefits, including 33 days annual leave, remote working, annual leave purchase scheme, ongoing training and development, progression opportunities, company pension, service awards, health care benefits, and employee discounts.



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