Highly Experienced Homelessness Litigation Specialist

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited Full time
About the Role

As a Senior Homelessness and Civil Litigation Lawyer, you will be responsible for providing high-level legal advice on homelessness to the council and handling a mixed bag of civil litigation matters.

This is a challenging yet rewarding role that requires a qualified lawyer with experience in carrying a busy caseload of housing matters. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Supporting the management department as well as line managing around 4 legal professionals
  • Providing expert legal advice on complex cases and conducting litigation arising in the area of responsibility
  • Assisting in managing a customer-focused service and the effective use of resources
  • Attending and giving advice in committees
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a team of up to 4 legal professionals, providing guidance and support where needed
  • Provide expert legal advice on homelessness and civil litigation matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve the effectiveness of the legal service, including resource allocation and case management
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including councillors, officers, and external partners
Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • A minimum of [5] years' experience as a qualified lawyer, preferably in a local government setting
  • Excellent knowledge of homelessness law and civil litigation procedures
  • Strong leadership and management skills, with experience of leading a team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
Benefits
  • A competitive salary of £55,155 - £61,617 per annum
  • A 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
About Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal placements. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and provide them with high-quality candidates who meet their requirements.



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