Housing Lawyer

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority in the West Midlands, who are looking to appoint a Housing Lawyer to join the team on a locum basis for an initial 3 months, with potential for extension.

The role offers home working, with regular Court attendance required in the West Midlands. The hourly rate for the role is £45 - £50 p/hour UMB.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing high-quality legal advice and representation to the local authority on housing law matters, with a particular focus on anti-social behaviour and related injunction proceedings
• Preparing, issuing, and managing legal proceedings including, but not limited to: Injunctions under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, Possession proceedings (e.g. Ground 7A/14), Closure orders, Committal applications for breach of injunctions
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents including witness statements, claim forms, court bundles, and consent orders
• Representing the council in court and tribunals

Experience required:

• Conducting own advocacy
• Strong knowledge of Housing Management & ASB

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.