Overview
Housing Solicitor/ Legal Executive at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, London – salary negotiable based on experience. A highly regarded, legal 500 law firm is looking for an experienced Housing Solicitor/ Legal Executive to join their London office.
Responsibilities
- Completing casework promptly and efficiently.
- Maintaining clear client communication and adherence to ‘client care’ standards.
- Staying updated on legal developments in specialized areas.
- Recording and billing time spent on casework.
- Handling routine correspondence, negotiations, and advocacy.
- Collaborating with colleagues for comprehensive client service.
- Analysing legal matters and advising clients on action.
- Performing administrative tasks for department efficiency.
- Providing supervision when needed and reporting to supervisors.
Qualifications
- Extensive expertise in housing law, covering possession, disrepair, and tenancy dispute proceedings.
- Meets LAA supervisor requirements, well-versed in the legal aid scheme and CCMS.
- Effective communicator with the firm’s client group, actively involved in business development.
- Demonstrates a successful history of client contact management.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, adept at problem-solving and working efficiently under pressure.
- Holds a current Practising Certificate (or CiLEX equivalent) with over 3 years’ PQE.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 after 3 years and 30 after 5 years.
- Bonus scheme
- Hybrid working
- Career development, and comprehensive support.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Friends and Family legal services discount
- Health Cashback Plan.
- Length of service awards
If this role sounds of interest to you, please send your CV to leah.e@douglas-scott.co.uk or call 0203 846 3071.
Job date: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:37:38 GMT
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