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Social Housing Solicitor

Employer
JMC Legal Recruitment
Location
England, West Midlands, Birmingham
Salary
Up to £0.00 per annum
Closing date
8 Jun 2018
Reference
BBBH4712

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Practice area
Landlord and tenant
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
1 year
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

Are you a Social Housing Solicitor looking to join a Top Tier (Legal 500), Top Ranked Chambers firm in the vibrancy of Birmingham, with a background of ground-breaking support for societies most vulnerable, and the opportunity to progress to the lofty heights of Partnership? The accreditations this firm has received in the last 30 years are too numerous to mention in this profile. If this interests you then please read on.

The Firm

This firm is Top Ranked in Chambers, Tier 1 across many areas of the Legal 500, and has won multiple awards. They have numerous Lawyers ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers as leaders in their field.

Representing some of society's most vulnerable members, alongside a carefully selected client base of businesses which mirror the philosophies of the Practice; they truly break down the out-dated beliefs of their archaic rivals. Working at this firm means you truly want to break free of the corporate culture of more traditional firms, and embody a spirit that typifies social justice. Nothing highlights this more than their headlines for modernising legal actions and advancing the law in very unique way

This firm really does mean it when they say you can work your way right to the top of the leadership from any position. The firm itself has been highlighted as offering one of the most desirable training contracts in the market, as the progression opportunities it offers are limitless.

Sticking closely with its moral compass firmly pointed in the right direction, its practitioners are closely aligned with the charities and support groups across the country. They actively campaign for social change even outside of the legal sphere.

The Role

The firm are looking for a Solicitor experienced in Social Housing matters (1+ years PQE) to join this top tier, Legal 500 department in Birmingham.

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable of Social Housing and Property Litigation matters. More specifically the successful candidate would handle a range of Disrepair matters, Possession Claims, Homelessness Issues, Illegal Evictions, and Judicial Reviews. Experience in these matters is preferable. However, for the right candidate the firm would offer market leading training to get the practitioner where they need to be.

The department is currently led by several highly regarded Partners, has a large team of active fee-earners, and an excellent support structure built on a network of highly skilled Paralegals and PA's, working on state of the art case management software. Not only would you have excellent exposure to such highly skilled individuals, but you would also have the opportunity to spend your time solely focused on fee earning.

This is an amazing opportunity for someone to really build their career into something special, and there is an excellent benefits package to boot.

Requirements

  • You will be a qualified solicitor with at least 1+ years' experience in Social Housing
  • Client care and a passion for supporting vulnerable people and working in an ethical way.
  • The ability to integrate into a firmly established department.
  • Excellent client and customer care skills are essential.

Do you have what it takes to join this Incredible firm in one of its most exceptional departments?

Apply directly to find out more, or for a personal consultation.

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment are a National legal recruitment agency with offices in London, Bristol and New York. Working with Top law firms, a refreshing approach.

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