​We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority client in the West Midlands, who are looking to appoint a Homelessness Lawyer to join the team on a locum basis for 6-12 months.

The role offers home working, with regular Court attendance required in the West Midlands at short notice. The hourly rate for the role is £45 p/hour UMB.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing a mixed caseload of Homelessness Law with matters including pre-action protocols, judicial review and appeals

• Advising the client on homelessness and appeal queries, the Homelessness Reduction Act and legislation, including instances where applicants have been housed in B&B accommodation for over 6-weeks

• Attending Court trials in the West Midlands on an ad-hoc basis, alongside a Barrister

• Supporting the City Solicitor and Legal team with regard to the conduct of legal casework

Experience required:

• Conducting own advocacy

• Strong knowledge of Housing Management & ASB

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week

• Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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