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Solicitor / Legal Executive
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 June 2024 |
| Location: | Stafford, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Housing Plus Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 66d |
Summary
Job Title:
Solicitor / Legal Executive
Salary:
£45,000 per annum
Location:
Stafford with hybrid working
Hours:
37 hours per week, permanent
We currently have a great opportunity for a Solicitor / Legal Executive to join our in-house Homes Plus Legal Services teams on a permanent basis. We're looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.
The Role
As a Solicitor / Legal Executive, you will provide timely advice on all aspects of Housing Law and Civil litigation across the Group. As part of the Legal Services team, you will deal with all aspects of contentious housing management including possession, disrepair, anti-social behaviour and other tenancy and housing management issues.
As postholder, you will effectively monitor and manage caseloads, maintain legal case files, drafting legal documentation including small claims and fast track county court applications. You will also be an advocate and represent the Group at County Courts.
You will be required to travel to Group offices across Staffordshire and Shropshire, as and when required. There is no billing or charging time pressure.
Skills and experience required:
Qualified solicitor, Fellow of Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) with demonstrable experience in Housing Litigation
Rights of audience (Civil) qualification
Knowledge of all areas of Housing legislation, the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims, England
Experienced advocate in County Court.
Current and demonstrable experience of working in Housing management litigation including, civil litigation, Housing Law, anti-social behaviour, Injunctions, and possession proceeding.
Excellent legal drafting skills on all types of Court documentation / Witness statements / Appeals / instructions to Counsel
Able to organise and to prioritise between competing demands in relation to own workload and timescales.
Good report writing skills and presentation skills.
Good computer literacy.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and commercial awareness.
Excellent verbal, written and face to face communication skills.
What we can offer you
We offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.
About us
As one of the largest providers of affordable homes and care in the area, employing almost 1,000 people, Housing Plus Group offers rewarding roles with excellent training and career development pathways delivering services that customers can trust across Staffordshire and Shropshire. Housing Plus Group companies include Care Plus, Property Plus and Severn Homes.
Housing Plus Group values the diversity of its communities and aims to have a workforce that is representative of this. We create inclusive environments for our people and customers where we can be our true authentic selves. We welcome applications from all sections of our community.
Join our team at Housing Plus Group, where we value your time as much as your talent. We offer flexible working options such as hybrid working and adaptable schedules, to enable you to develop your career while maintaining a great work-life balance. You can find out more about Housing Plus Group and why we are a great place to work in the About Us guide attached.
How to apply
Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter. If you need any support in submitting your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Closing date: Monday 10th June 2024 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert
We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Solicitor / Legal Executive
Salary:
£45,000 per annum
Location:
Stafford with hybrid working
Hours:
37 hours per week, permanent
We currently have a great opportunity for a Solicitor / Legal Executive to join our in-house Homes Plus Legal Services teams on a permanent basis. We're looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.
The Role
As a Solicitor / Legal Executive, you will provide timely advice on all aspects of Housing Law and Civil litigation across the Group. As part of the Legal Services team, you will deal with all aspects of contentious housing management including possession, disrepair, anti-social behaviour and other tenancy and housing management issues.
As postholder, you will effectively monitor and manage caseloads, maintain legal case files, drafting legal documentation including small claims and fast track county court applications. You will also be an advocate and represent the Group at County Courts.
You will be required to travel to Group offices across Staffordshire and Shropshire, as and when required. There is no billing or charging time pressure.
Skills and experience required:
Qualified solicitor, Fellow of Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) with demonstrable experience in Housing Litigation
Rights of audience (Civil) qualification
Knowledge of all areas of Housing legislation, the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims, England
Experienced advocate in County Court.
Current and demonstrable experience of working in Housing management litigation including, civil litigation, Housing Law, anti-social behaviour, Injunctions, and possession proceeding.
Excellent legal drafting skills on all types of Court documentation / Witness statements / Appeals / instructions to Counsel
Able to organise and to prioritise between competing demands in relation to own workload and timescales.
Good report writing skills and presentation skills.
Good computer literacy.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and commercial awareness.
Excellent verbal, written and face to face communication skills.
What we can offer you
We offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities; with mandatory and specialist training available, we can offer 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.
About us
As one of the largest providers of affordable homes and care in the area, employing almost 1,000 people, Housing Plus Group offers rewarding roles with excellent training and career development pathways delivering services that customers can trust across Staffordshire and Shropshire. Housing Plus Group companies include Care Plus, Property Plus and Severn Homes.
Housing Plus Group values the diversity of its communities and aims to have a workforce that is representative of this. We create inclusive environments for our people and customers where we can be our true authentic selves. We welcome applications from all sections of our community.
Join our team at Housing Plus Group, where we value your time as much as your talent. We offer flexible working options such as hybrid working and adaptable schedules, to enable you to develop your career while maintaining a great work-life balance. You can find out more about Housing Plus Group and why we are a great place to work in the About Us guide attached.
How to apply
Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter. If you need any support in submitting your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Closing date: Monday 10th June 2024 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert
We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.