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The Eventus Recruitment Group
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Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Housing Litigation Solicitor or Paralegal
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £17,000 per annum |
Overview
Housing Litigation Solicitor or Paralegal Eventus Legal are working with a very strong, highly regarded multi-office regional practice which is eager to appoint either an experienced Housing Litigation Solicitor or a Housing Litigation Paralegal to its well established Housing Litigation Team and be based at the practices’ office which is based in the heart of Mansfield. Role responsibilities The practice continues to enjoy a sustained increase in instructions across a number of sectors, particularly within its Housing Litigation Team. As such, the firm is eager to consolidate its Housing Litigation offering at both a senior and a junior level. At the senior end, the firm is keen to appoint an experienced Housing Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive who is well versed in acting on behalf of tenants largely on a Legal Aid funded basis. You work collaboratively with the Partner and Head of Department and you will really will help to take the lead in running the Legal Aid Team. At the junior end, the practice is looking to appoint a paralegal who can demonstrate a minimum of 12 months’ experience of handling a their own caseload of property litigation or housing litigation cases and who has a genuine desire to really focus on the needs of tenants. For both roles you will handle your own caseload of housing litigation matters which will comprise a broad remit of matters to include housing disrepair, unlawful evictions, possession proceedings, anti-social behaviour as well as general landlord and tenant disputes. At the senior end, you will also work with a large degree of autonomy and be able to help alleviate some of the duties which are currently undertaken by the Partner, so you really will have a tangible input into how the department is shaped moving forwards. Person specification At the senior end, the firm is open to speaking with a Housing Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive who has a minimum of 3 years’ PQE of handling housing litigation matters and any management or supervisory experience will be looked up favourably. At the junior end, the practice is eager to speak to those who have a minimum of 12 months’ experience in either a housing or property litigation role and who are enthusiastic about progressing their career in the specialist housing litigation sector. What is important, regardless of your level within the team, is that you have excellent client care skills, are well organised, have solid attention to detail and are keen to make a difference to tenants who find themselves in difficult situations which are often not of their own making. Rewards On offer is a very competitive salary and benefits package which includes a generous holiday allowance and also free on-site parking as well as the benefit of your own office. In addition, you will have the opportunity to progress swiftly as the Housing Litigation Team continues to grow and consolidates its increased market share, so this is the perfect opportunity for those with a solid background within the housing litigation sector who are looking to a join a very friendly and supportive team that can expose you good quality matters emanating from a solid client base. For the senior position, you will really will have the chance to get involved with how Legal Aid Team is run and so you will have genuine opportunities to direct how the team is managed whilst at the junior end it is pertinent to know that the firm has a preference for looking at internal candidates for training contract applications. About the Company This well-established firm has offices throughout Nottinghamshire and it is well known for being one of the regions’ stronger offerings, having forged solid links with local businesses and individuals. The practice is particularly proud of having gained a reputation for serving the local community due to it being able to offer the full spectrum of legal services and it is held in high regard within the locality. Next Steps If you are interested in exploring this Housing Litigation Solicitor, Legal Executive or Paralegal role further, please send your CV to Matt Robinson at Eventus Legal for a confidential discussion.