ASB Litigation Lawyer (Housing)

Grade P03/P05 - £37,650 -£46,347 p.a.

Fixed Term - 9 months, Full Time, 35 hours per week

Job ref FR/5387/WG-B

222 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1XR London

Salary P03/P05 - £37,650 -£46,347 p.a.

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen within our Housing Team for a dedicated, enthusiastic and able lawyer to join our team on a 9 month fixed term contract. The primary function for the post of ASB Lawyer is to undertake anti-social behaviour legal work whilst being co-located with the client at the Upper Street Area Housing Office.

We are looking for a full - time Lawyer with a minimum of two years post qualification experience, or exceptional experience of shorter duration. You will have knowledge of housing law and ASB legislation, experience of conducting defended possession proceedings and litigation to tackle anti social behaviour. You will have to be highly motivated and a team player.

Closing Date: Thursday 18^th June 2019 at 23:59

Interview Date: TBC

To apply please visit: http://islington.trac.jobs/job/v1757115

For an informal discussion about this post please telephone Karen Mitchell, Senior Litigation Lawyer on 020 7527 3572 or Marina Lipscomb Chief Litigation Lawyer on 020 7527 3314.

Islington Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.

Islington Council is also committed to flexible working and will consider requests where possible.

Islington also operates random drug or alcohol testing for safety critical roles or for where there maybe just cause.

To apply for this position please use the online application process below. Please note that the council only accepts on-line applications, no CV’s or alternative forms of applications are accepted. If you are unable to use the online process please contact the Recruitment team on 020 7527 2155 or e-mail recruitment@islington.gov.uk