Housing Litigation Lawyer - London Borough of Hillingdon : Job Details

Job Title: Housing Litigation Lawyer

Location: Uxbridge, London

Salary: £46,512 - £50,574 per annum

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 36 Hours per week

About the role:

Are you a Housing Litigation Lawyer, do you aspire to deliver a top-tier, professional service, managing and advancing allocated litigation cases in full compliance with all relevant legislation and procedural guidelines.

At Hillingdon Council we have the role for you !!

You'll provide expert legal advice to client departments, colleagues, stakeholders, and other parties as appropriate. You will also support the Litigation and Public Protection team, as well as other Legal Services teams, in their day-to-day operations to ensure efficient service delivery.

Your key responsibilities will include handling a diverse caseload, with a primary focus on housing matters within court and tribunal proceedings Areas of work will include:

• Possession proceedings
• Anti-social behaviour cases
• Homelessness challenges and appeals
• Disrepair claims
• Environmental protection and statutory nuisance issues
• Tenancy management and breaches
• Enforcement actions, debt recovery, and injunctions
• Advising on relevant legislation and policies

You will be responsible for drafting pleadings, statements of case, and other required documentation. Additionally, you will manage correspondence with other parties and attend court and tribunal hearings, where you will represent clients and present cases effectively.

About You:

To excel in this role, the ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, with rights of audience in County Court proceedings.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly, objectively, and professionally.
• Have a solid understanding of mental capacity in court and tribunal proceedings, along with expertise in civil litigation, housing law, and court procedures.
• Bring recent experience in handling housing matters and other civil litigation cases.

About Us:

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here's a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

Work Life Balance:

• Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement - You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service.

Commute with Ease:

• Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Additional Information:

Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early, we therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to the council's website to complete your application.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Housing Litigation Lawyer, Solicitor, Litigation Lawyer, Housing Lawyer, Legal Rights, Law Graduate, Housing Law may also be considered for this role.