Housing Law Specialist Solicitor
4 weeks ago
At Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, we are working with a long-term client to recruit a Solicitor for their specialist Housing Law team. This team exclusively advises tenants, making it an ideal opportunity for solicitors with substantial experience looking to progress their career in a highly specialized and reputed firm.
Key Requirements:
- Strong commitment to legal aid and supporting vulnerable clients, particularly those with mental ill health.
- Excellent client care skills with a sympathetic understanding of clients' needs.
- Ability to manage a diverse caseload, varying in complexity, while working collaboratively with senior and junior colleagues.
- Expertise in advising on eviction, possession, homelessness, succession, and anti-social behaviour cases.
- Proficiency in working to Legal Aid Agency standards (SQM), Peer Review Criteria, and Guidance.
- Experience managing a large volume of cases.
- Strong IT, organizational, and advocacy skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience, with options for compressed or reduced hours.
- 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, pro-rated for compressed/reduced hours, and additional closure during Christmas.
- Option for compressed hours (details available on request).
- Company pension scheme.
- Excellent opportunities for career progression.
- A supportive working environment.
This is a fantastic role for a solicitor committed to housing law and legal aid, with the drive to make a difference and grow within a dynamic team.
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