Housing Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will manage a varied housing caseload, providing practical legal advice and maintaining high client care. You will handle correspondence, negotiations, and advocacy while ensuring accurate time recording and compliance with Legal Aid Agency rules. You’ll stay updated on housing law developments and contribute to departmental admin and team success, with opportunities to broaden into community care and Court of Protection work. This position offers structured development, a supportive environment, and a clear progression path within a flexible, wellbeing‑focused firm.

Pay / Benefits

• bonus scheme
• health cashback plan
• length of service awards
• wellbeing initiatives
• 25 days holiday increasing to 28/30 days

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied housing caseload with efficient case handling
• Provide clear, practical legal advice and high client care
• Handle correspondence, negotiations, and advocacy as required
• Ensure accurate time recording and timely billing
• Maintain compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements
• Stay up to date with housing law developments
• Contribute to departmental administration and team success
• Provide or seek supervision where appropriate; opportunities to expand into community care and Court of Protection work

Key requirements

• 1+ year PQE in Housing Law
• Strong knowledge of Legal Aid including CCMS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational ability with effective prioritisation
• Confidence in advocacy and negotiation

• communication
• interpersonal skills
• organisation
• CCMS
• Legal Aid requirements
• time recording

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