Full job descriptionHousing Litigation Lawyer - General Housing & Disrepair
Location: Stockport
Salary: per annum
Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible
Role Type: Permanent
CRA Consulting are currently recruiting for a Housing Litigation Lawyer to join the Legal Services team of a Local Authority in Stockport.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor with experience in housing disrepair and wider housing litigation to take on a varied caseload, working closely with the Council and its Arms’ Length Management Organisation (ALMO).
The Role
You will manage a personal caseload of housing-related legal matters, with a particular focus on housing disrepair, alongside housing management, anti-social behaviour, allocations and homelessness matters.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Managing a personal caseload of housing litigation matters
*Handling housing disrepair claims from instruction through to resolution
*Advising on housing management and landlord & tenant matters
*Dealing with anti-social behaviour and related enforcement action
*Drafting claims, pleadings, applications, notices and instructions to Counsel
*Preparing witness statements and other court documentation
*Attending and conducting advocacy at courts and tribunals
*Advising Council and ALMO teams on legal and litigation issues
*Working closely with housing officers and other internal stakeholders
*Keeping up to date with developments in housing law and Local Authority practice
About You
The successful candidate will:
*Be a qualified Solicitor with a current Practising Certificate
*Have strong experience in housing disrepair law and practice
*Have experience in wider housing matters, ideally including housing management, ASB, allocations or homelessness
*Have experience managing a full and varied caseload
*Be confident drafting pleadings, applications and witness statements
*Have advocacy experience in courts and tribunals
*Have strong analytical and communication skills
*Be able to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider legal team
*Take a proactive, practical and risk-aware approach to legal work
What’s on Offer*Permanent Housing Litigation opportunity
*Stockport-based Local Authority
*Hybrid and flexible working
*Varied housing litigation caseload
*Opportunity to work closely with the Council’s ALMO and housing teams
*Support available to develop in areas where you may have less experience
How to Apply
If you are a Housing Litigation Solicitor looking for your next permanent opportunity, please apply below with your up-to-date CV.
Alternatively, contact Umar Tawil at CRA Consulting for a confidential discussion about the role.