Disrepair Lawyer

Housing Disrepair Lawyer

Part‑time or full‑time

Remote or Hybrid Working

Our client, a Local Authority based in Essex is seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Lawyer to join their Legal Services team on an ongoing locum basis, pending permanent recruitment.

Ideally, the successful candidate will be able to undertake this role on a hybrid working basis, although candidates seeking a fully remote working pattern will be considered.

Part‑time or full‑time working hours will be considered.

• Manage a caseload of housing litigation matters, with a particular focus on disrepair cases, dealing with cases from pre‑litigation through to conclusion of litigation
• Set up and implement new processes with regards to housing disrepair workload
• Workload may also include dealing with wider housing matters, to include possession proceedings, injunctions, closure orders and enforcement cases

• Prior experience within housing disrepair law
• Strong understanding of the pre‑action protocol for housing conditions claims and the litigation process
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or equivalent

For more information or to apply for the Housing Disrepair Lawyer role, contact Laura Smith in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.

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