Job Description

Salary:

25,200 - 27,700 per annum

Hours of work:

Full Time,37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location:

Derby with some hybrid working

Closing Date

: Monday 18th August 2025 at 5.00pm

Do you have a passion and desire to help people and want to work for a charity that has accreditations for excellence?

DHA - The Derby Law Centre, provides specialist legal housing advice, advocacy and court representation through Legal Aid and non-Legal Aid contracts, and we are looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a Legal Advisor.

You will provide specialist legal housing advice via the National Telephone Advice Service and Face-to-Face, have conduct of your own caseload, deal with housing law enquiries from the public, and help as many clients as possible achieve a positive outcome for their enquiry.

The ideal candidate for the position will have:

A minimum of 6 months specialist working knowledge of legislation and case law relating to Housing Law. Excellent communication and negotiation skills; An ability to deal with people in difficult and pressurised situations A strong desire to make a positive difference to someone's' life; Experience of advocating with agencies or services; The ability to formulate complex letters 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.
Previous experience is preferred but applications for a Trainee Legal Advisor will also be considered.

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 days off at Christmas. Employee Assistance Programme. Enhanced sickness pay (subject to length of service). Option 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 of 18th August 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,200.00-27,700.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/08/2025
Reference ID: Legal Advisor