Housing Caseworker/Solicitor (Court)

Are you passionate about housing law? Do you want to work for an organisation committed to helping people find a way forward with their legal housing issues?

North Yorkshire Citizens Advice & Law Centre is an expanding service which is seeking a Caseworker or Solicitor to join our Housing team, with a focus on court attendance.

In this role, you will provide high-quality advice and support to clients facing housing issues including eviction, possession proceedings, poor-quality housing and establishing rights to housing.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Housing and/or advocacy experience, preferably in a Legal Aid environment (though not essential and training will be provided).

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• The ability to maintain accurate records of work undertaken to necessary quality standards.

This role is based in your choice of the following North Yorkshire offices: Harrogate, Malton, Northallerton, Richmond, Selby or Scarborough, with occasional home working. You must be able to attend all our duty courts in York, Scarborough and Harrogate, typically once or twice per week. Relocation assistance can be considered for the suitable candidate.