Housing Law Solicitor

DHA - The Derby Law Centre provides specialist legal advice, advocacy and court representation through Legal Aid and non-Legal Aid contracts and we are looking for a highly motivated and passionate fully qualified Solicitor to provide Specialist Housing Law advice, advocacy and court representation under our Legal Aid contracts.

You will have conduct of your own caseload; guide, support and supervise staff; contribute to the development of processes and procedures and their effective implementation; deal with Housing law enquiries from the public, including possession proceedings, counterclaims, disrepair and homelessness appeals; and help as many clients as possible achieve a positive outcome for their enquiry.

You should be a team player, able to work under pressure to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of work. The ideal candidate will be an excellent relationship builder having strong negotiation and communication skills and must have relevant experience of providing specialist Housing law advice and have knowledge of legislation, case law and social policy in this area.

The ideal candidate for the position will have:

• A minimum of 4 years PQE, with demonstrable experience and knowledge of Housing Law, and hold a current valid practising certificate;

• Experience in delivering Housing Law work and Contract Supervision;

• Excellent working knowledge of Legal Aid contract work;

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;

• Experience of advocating with agencies or services;

• Experience of representing clients in Court proceedings;

• The ability to formulate complex letters, legal documents and reports;

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines and targets;

• A full driving licence with access to a vehicle.

If you believe you are the right candidate for the role, then apply today!

In return, we have a wide range of benefits for our employees including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 35 days for additional years of service).

• Day off on your birthday.

• 3 additional paid days off at Christmas.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Enhanced sickness pay (subject to length of service).

• Opportunity for hybrid working and flexibility.

• Free, on-site car parking at our Derby office.

• Personal development and career progression opportunities.

This role will require the successful candidate to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and disclose information which would otherwise be considered “spent” under the provision of the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to arrive no later than the closing date to: hr@dhadvice.org