Housing Disrepair Solicitor – 3-year FTC – Full Time – Local Authority
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently working with a Local Authority, who are known for their excellent team culture, who are recruiting for a Housing Disrepair Lawyer to join their department.
Responsibilities:
- The successful applicant will cover disrepair work and have conduct of cases from beginning to end.
- This will include defending disrepair claims, collating and submitting information for legal submission, attending Court and countering claims promoted by legal firms, some of these under the ‘no win, no fee’ arrangement, working closely with colleagues to improve the effectiveness of managing the disrepair caseload, mitigate their financial exposure, and identifying improvements in processes.
You will:
- Lead on the legal defense of disrepair claims through the various stages of legal action from Pre-action to litigation, a thorough knowledge and experience of Civil Procedure rules and issued claims to court.
- Manage caseloads predominantly be made up of cases brought by residents, and on occasion local authorities covering a range of legislation – Landlord and tenant Act 1985 including our Section 11 obligations, Defective Premises Act 1972, and Environmental Protection Act 1990 statutes
- To provide legislative and case law advice to other members of staff including adopting changes to procedure and process
Requirements:
- A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with at least 2 years' PQE there is no upper limit. Must have a current PC.
- Previous experience in management of claims related to Housing management, Disrepair matters, and housing litigation is essential.
- Previous work within a housing association or local authority would be highly beneficial but not essential
Interested? For further information, please contact Imogen Boles Gray on 020 7557 7667, alternatively email ibgray@venngroup.com.
This role is to start as soon as possible therefore please do not hesitate in applying.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.