Housing Disrepair Lawyer

Your new companyA public sector shared legal service operating across North West London and the Home Counties is seeking an experienced housing litigation lawyer to join a Local Authority''s civil litigation team on an initial 3-month rolling contract, with an immediate start desired.Your new roleYou will play a key role in supporting the ongoing development of a specialist public law practice, working closely with Team Leaders and Service Managers. The role involves advising a diverse client base and managing a substantial caseload of civil litigation matters, with a strong focus on housing-related work.Your responsibilities will include:Managing and conducting housing disrepair, housing, homelessness, and wider civil litigation mattersProviding advice and representation in court, including advocacy where requiredAdvising officers and elected members in a proactive and politically sensitive manner, including in public forumsAttending meetings and court hearings, occasionally outside normal office hoursThis role offers the opportunity to work independently within a specialist team while contributing to the strategic development of the wider legal service.What you''ll need to succeedYou will be a qualified solicitor or barrister with significant experience in civil litigation, particularly housing matters (including disrepair, homelessness, and judicial review), and advocacy.You will also have:Specialist knowledge of English law and civil litigation practice and ..... full job details .....