Accredited Housing Law Supervisor

Position: Housing Law Supervisor
Location: Brit Solicitors, UK
Start Date: September 2024

About Us:
Brit Solicitors is a dynamic, multicultural, and multilingual law firm committed to providing exceptional legal services at reasonable prices. Our team of qualified experts assists clients in Housing, Crime, Immigration, Family, and Property law, ensuring the best possible outcomes led by Anwar Khan. The firm prioritise client satisfaction and maintain the highest professional standards.

Role Overview:
We are seeking an accredited Housing Law Supervisor to join our top-tier legal aid Housing practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and experience in Housing Law, with a demonstrated passion for publicly funded housing cases. While previous experience as an Housing Supervisor is not necessary, a commitment to excellent client care and a proactive professional approach are essential.

Key Responsibilities:
·       Report directly to the Department Director
·       Assist with a range of housing matters (LAA Funded and Private client work)
·       Undertake your own advocacy and attend court sessions
·       Prepare cases, draft documents, and handle correspondence
·       Manage funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency
·       Ensure compliance with file management and time-costing procedures
·       Supervise up to four supervisees (FTE) and ensure their tasks are appropriately allocated
·       Supervise and train casework assistants, trainees, and senior caseworkers
·       Allocate matters to senior caseworkers and oversee their progress
·       Delegate tasks to casework assistants and trainee casework assistants

Key Skills Required:
·       Strong academic background with a Law degree and Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE
·       Experience and accredited as a Housing Solicitor
·       Clear understanding and application of Housing Laws
·       Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
·       Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals
·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
·       Proven ability to supervise and train junior staff, ensuring effective delegation and task management

What We Offer:
 ·      Hybrid working
·       Competitive salary
·       Supportive team environment
·       Excellent progression opportunities
·       Recognition for legal awards and achievements
·       Equal Opportunities
·       Brit Solicitors embraces diversity and strives to reflect the communities we serve. We guarantee an interview for candidates disclosing a disability who meet the essential requirements for the post.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should visit our website and apply online with their details and CV to ak@britsolicitors.com