Housing Solicitor Specialist

1 month ago


Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Lawstop Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Housing Solicitor to join our dynamic legal aid practice. With a strong focus on client care, we pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding service at all times. The ideal candidate will have a sound knowledge of legal aid funding and significant experience in housing law matters.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Housing team to support the day-to-day managerial responsibility for the firm, ensuring compliance with all professional body requirements. They will provide advice, casework, representation, and advocacy services to clients directly on housing law matters.

The post-holder will be expected to actively follow Lawstop policies, including Equal Opportunities policies, and maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulations. They will be passionate and enthusiastic about legal aid work and have a proven track record in delivering legal aid work.

We offer excellent support and training opportunities to our staff, with flexible working practices and a commitment to equal opportunities. The successful candidate will be computer and web literate, with strong ICT skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide advice, casework, representation, and advocacy services to clients directly on housing law matters.
  • Work with the Housing team to support the day-to-day managerial responsibility for the firm.
  • Assist and supervise paralegals working on housing law matters.
  • Assist with running the legal aid contract as appropriate.

Requirements:

  • Qualified solicitor with significant experience in housing law matters.
  • Sound knowledge of legal aid funding.
  • Passionate and enthusiastic about legal aid work.
  • Proven track record in delivering legal aid work.


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