Job Description

Location

: Camberwell South East London

Contract Type:

Permanent

Salary:

32,000 - 40,000 PA

Application Deadline:

31 May ,2025

Start Date:

15 June 2025

We are seeking a qualified Housing Solicitor with demonstrable experience both in private and legal aid-funded housing matters to join our legal team. This is a demanding role requiring strong legal knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a caseload, both in privately funded matters, and publicly funded matters (in accordance with Legal Aid Agency requirements) independently.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct a range of housing law matters including but not limited to possession proceedings, homelessness appeals, disrepair, unlawful evictions, and injunctions Provide advice and representation under both private work, and Legal Aid contract Ensure strict compliance with legal aid funding criteria, billing processes, and LAA regulations Represent clients at court, including emergency hearings and interim applications Act as Housing Supervisor under our Legal Aid contract if required by us to do so. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant case records using CCMS and internal case management systems Participate in the Firm's Business Development drive.

Essential Requirements:

Qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate (England & Wales) Minimum 2 year of post-qualification experience in housing law Substantial experience handling legally aided matters Proficient with CCMS and working knowledge of legal aid funding rules Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities Excellent written and oral advocacy skills

Benefits Include:

Opportunities for training and career development Competitive remuneration

To Apply:

This is not a training role. Applicants who do not meet the essential requirements will not be considered.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/05/2025
Reference ID: HLTL/SCH/EMP/1/2025
Expected start date: 15/06/2025