Housing Litigation Lawyer

Posted 12 March 2025
Salary Negotiable subject to PQE
LocationWest Midlands
Job type Temporary
Discipline Legal & Governance Recruitment
ReferencePROF_48061
Contact NameKatrina Nielsen

Job description

Our client based in the West Midlands, is currently recruiting for a locum Housing Litigation Lawyer to join the team on an initial 3-month contract.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis, and the hourly rate is negotiable, subject to PQE.

The role can be conducted remotely, but the successful candidate will need to attend court in the West Midlands.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Handling and advising on a general caseload of housing litigation matters focused on ASB and disrepair claims, and attending Court hearings in the West Midlands area as required
  • Advising on matters including possession claims, fraud and injunctions for tenancy breaches
  • Leading prosecutions against unscrupulous Landlords for various offences
  • Attending the County Court and Magistrates Court including dealing with the Court lists
  • Experience required:

    • Strong housing law experience
    • Able to manage and attend own court hearings

    Rewards and Benefits:

    • Hybrid working
    • Flexible working days

    Working hours:

    • 37 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.

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