Social Housing Solicitor

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Duncan Lewis Solicitors Full time
About Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a leading law firm with a strong commitment to social justice. With a presence nationwide, we provide a wide range of legal services to individuals and organizations. Our team of experienced solicitors is dedicated to delivering exceptional results and providing a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Housing Department Overview

Our Housing Department is renowned for its expertise in social housing law. We provide assistance to both landlords and tenants on various housing issues, including homelessness, disrepair, eviction, and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively.

Main Responsibilities of the Role
  • Report directly to the Department Director
  • Responsible for all aspects of Social Housing work and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
  • Manage a caseload of public and private housing cases, including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems matters
  • Attend clients, take instructions, and prepare cases
  • Deal with correspondence and maintain accurate time costing procedures
  • Implement recommendations made by the supervisor following monthly file reviews
  • Ensure compliance with file management
Key Skills Required
  • Valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying
  • Strong management skills and ability to approach team concerns fairly
  • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators
  • Professional with a proactive approach, excellent client care skills, and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner
  • Excellent networking and communication skills, with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
  • Excellent analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to use own initiative and sound judgment
  • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Housing work, including legal representation and legal help, and the ability to service privately funded cases
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Bolt-on payment for each paralegal supervised
  • Fantastic supportive team
  • Excellent progression opportunities
  • Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition

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