Housing Solicitor

Housing Solicitor

Locations: London / Brighton / Bristol / Cambridge (Hybrid Working)

Full-Time | Part-time

Competitive Salary DOE

About:

A well-established and highly regarded specialist law firm is looking to appoint experienced Housing Solicitors to join its growing team across a number of office locations including London, Brighton, Bristol, and Cambridge. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected practice with a strong reputation within publicly funded law, working alongside an experienced and supportive team committed to delivering high-quality legal services to vulnerable clients.

The firm offers a modern and flexible working environment, progression opportunities, ongoing training and development, and a collaborative culture focused on client care and social justice.

The Role:

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of housing matters and provide advice, representation, and advocacy across a broad range of legally aided housing work. The role will involve working closely with paralegals and support staff, supervising junior team members where appropriate, and assisting with compliance and legal aid requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of housing matters including:
• Homelessness
• Possession proceedings
• Eviction
• Housing disrepair
• Conducting advocacy where appropriate
• Managing legal aid applications and billing files
• Ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency and SQM requirements
• Supervising and mentoring paralegals and junior staff
• Supporting wider team and departmental objectives
• Building and maintaining relationships with community organisations and referral networks

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate
• Strong experience handling legally aided housing matters
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Ability to manage vulnerable clients with empathy and professionalism
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Confident working independently and within a team
• Good working knowledge of legal aid funding and compliance
• Advocacy experience advantageous
• Strong IT and case management skills

Desirable:

• Housing Supervisor status

What’s on Offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within access to justice work

To apply or find out more, please get in touch directly for a confidential discussion.