Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer
- Location West Yorkshire
- Job type Locum
- Salary £40 - 50 per hour
- Discipline Local Government & Public Sector Legal
- Reference J92214
Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer – Full Time – Up to £50 per hour umbrella – Yorkshire
Venn Group’s specialist Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer to join an established Housing Association in Yorkshire, to have oversight of a mixed caseload.
The Role:
Position: Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer
Duration: Initial 3 months with the possibility for extension
Rate: Up to £50 per hour umbrella
Working Pattern: Full Time or Part Time
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal supervision and oversight of a team of five, ensuring the legal accuracy, robustness, and procedural compliance of their ASB possession claims, injunctions, access injunctions, and litigated disrepair cases
- Conduct technical reviews of draft pleadings, witness statements, evidence bundles, and correspondence to ensure compliance with legislation, case law, and pre-action protocols
- Attend court to undertake advocacy for key or complex hearings, including possession hearings, injunction applications, and committal proceedings
- Offer specialist legal advice to case officers and internal teams on complex ASB enforcement, tenancy issues, and disrepair litigation strategy
Ideal Candidate:
• Qualified Solicitor with recent Public Sector or Housing Association experience
• Strong evidenced experience within Housing Litigation
For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Beth Jackson-Jones on 07441916452 or email bjacksonjones@venngroup.com
Job Reference: J92214
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