Housing Litigation Solicitor

Job Description

Housing Litigation Solicitor – Manchester – Competitive Salary

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An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Housing Solicitor up to 5PQE to join a highly regarded housing litigation team in Manchester. This Housing Solicitor in Manchester role offers exposure to a broad range of housing management and litigation matters, acting on behalf of Registered Providers across complex and challenging cases. Working as a Housing Solicitor in Manchester, you’ll gain hands-on responsibility from day one while benefiting from the support of experienced specialists in one of the UK’s leading housing law teams.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Solicitor looking to build a long-term career in housing litigation, develop advocacy skills and work closely with major social housing clients on varied and meaningful work.

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The Role:

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• Managing a varied caseload of housing litigation matters on behalf of Registered Providers

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• Advising on anti-social behaviour cases and enforcement action

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• Conducting possession proceedings and housing management litigation

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• Handling injunction applications and committal proceedings

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• Managing housing disrepair and property condition claims

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• Advising on hoarding and access matters

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• Attending court hearings and undertaking advocacy where appropriate

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• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, applications and other legal documentation

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• Supporting senior lawyers on complex and high-value matters

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• Building strong client relationships and delivering practical, commercially focused advice

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The Candidate:

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• Qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years’ PQE

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• Experience in housing litigation, social housing law or a strong interest in the sector

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• Exposure to contentious legal work and case management

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• Advocacy experience or a genuine desire to develop advocacy skills

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• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

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• Strong communication and client relationship management skills

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• Proactive, ambitious and career-driven approach

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• Team focused with a collaborative working style

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• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

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• Strong drafting and analytical skills

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The Benefits and How to Apply

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• Competitive basic salary

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• Generous bonus scheme

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• Flexible approach to working hours

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• Private healthcare and wellbeing support

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• Pension scheme

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• Life insurance and income protection cover

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• 25 days annual lead plus flexible bank holidays

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• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

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• 24/7 employee assistance and mental health support

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Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.

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Contact: Siobhan Deeming, Retained Consultant

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Direct Dial: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07939 992 567

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Email: siobhan.deeming@williamjamesrecruitment.com

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More About William James Recruitment

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William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments

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