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Housing Lawyer

Employer
LAW Absolute
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary
£25.00 - £35.00 per hour
Closing date
21 Sep 2019
Reference
HB/024946

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Practice area
Public law
Contract type
Locum/Contract
Hours
Full time
PQE
1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Public sector/Charities

Job Details

LAW Absolute is currently recruiting to a Senior Housing Lawyer position with a busy Local Authority based in the Manchester area.

Our client is one of the most culturally diverse councils in the country and, they are seeking Housing Lawyers on an initial three month contract basis.

The successful Housing Lawyer will be required to carry a full caseload from the outset. The caseload will include the following matters:

-Disrepair,

-Anti-social behaviour,

-Possession matters,

-Homelessness and,

-Rent arrears.

It is essential that you have a valid practising certificate. You must also be a competent advocate and be able to undertake advocacy without supervision.

Our client is forward thinking with their approach and have a vibrant and innovative team.

Due to the urgent nature of the role, you must be able to start on no more than two weeks’ notice and carry a full caseload from the outset. Candidates with previous local authority experience are encouraged to apply.

A further job description will be provided to applicants.

Please send your CV to– hbedi@lawabsolute.com if you would like to be considered for this role!

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Company

LAW Absolute is an independent, niche legal recruitment consultancy with a strong infrastructure and an impressive level of expertise. We offer pragmatic and tailored solutions and work without any of the restrictions which can be imposed by major holding companies.

Teamwork is paramount. Every individual and organisation with whom we work benefits from the combined knowledge, hard work and energy of our experienced consultants.

The level of experience and expertise offered by our team of consultants is exceptional and our aim is to provide all candidates and clients with a truly consultative, efficient and results oriented service.

Our culture is one of transparency, integrity and honesty. We are proud to offer an utterly trustworthy, reliable and diligent service.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7092 8000
Location
4th Floor Queens House
55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
London
WC2A 3LJ
United Kingdom

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