Opportunity to join well known Lancashire firm
Great quality work and competitive package
About Our Client
The firm is an established player in the professional services industry, and has a number of offices throughout Lancashire.
Job Description
As a Housing Litigation Associate your duties will include:
Handling a varied case load of social housing tenancy and leasehold disputes - primarily consisting of ASB and housing management matters, but also including some residential leasehold and more complex cases;
Attending County Court, Magistrates Court (civil jurisdiction) and First-tier Tribunal hearings for a wide variety of hearings, including:-
On notice and ex parte applications for injunctions, Committal hearings, both on notice and following arrest (including rota cover), Directions and case management hearings, Opportunities to conduct trials if suitably skilled and experienced / qualified;
Provision of written and verbal advice in litigated and non-litigated matters; Communications with client, opponents, Courts/Tribunals and third parties to progress files; Provision and supervision of value-added services e.g. client helpline calls/emails, legal surgeries, briefing notes etc. Supporting the Head of Department, Partners and other advisors on their own cases, and the delivery of the departmental strategy and business objectives; Management, supervision, training, coaching and mentoring of (and delegation of work to) Solicitors, Caseworkers and Paralegals - to facilitate the achievement of their business objectives and professional development goals; Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements including ISO:9001 quality control, SRA Principles / Code of Conduct, Court & Tribunal deadlines; Monitoring and reporting on own financial and business performance, and of colleagues under the Associate's management / supervision responsibilities, to deliver work in a profitable manner; Contributing towards internal continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing; The Successful Applicant A successful Housing Litigation Associate should have at least 3PQE of litigated social housing work. Please note the level of work identified in this advert is a guide only and does not preclude candidates with more or less experience from applying. What's on Offer A competitive salary of between £35,000 and £45,000 per annum. The benefit of hybrid working arrangements. A generous holiday allowance of 33 days, including bank holidays. An extra day off to celebrate your personal special day. Being part of a supportive, inclusive culture in a leading professional services firm.
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On notice and ex parte applications for injunctions, Committal hearings, both on notice and following arrest (including rota cover), Directions and case management hearings, Opportunities to conduct trials if suitably skilled and experienced / qualified;
Provision of written and verbal advice in litigated and non-litigated matters; Communications with client, opponents, Courts/Tribunals and third parties to progress files; Provision and supervision of value-added services e.g. client helpline calls/emails, legal surgeries, briefing notes etc. Supporting the Head of Department, Partners and other advisors on their own cases, and the delivery of the departmental strategy and business objectives; Management, supervision, training, coaching and mentoring of (and delegation of work to) Solicitors, Caseworkers and Paralegals - to facilitate the achievement of their business objectives and professional development goals; Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements including ISO:9001 quality control, SRA Principles / Code of Conduct, Court & Tribunal deadlines; Monitoring and reporting on own financial and business performance, and of colleagues under the Associate's management / supervision responsibilities, to deliver work in a profitable manner; Contributing towards internal continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing; The Successful Applicant A successful Housing Litigation Associate should have at least 3PQE of litigated social housing work. Please note the level of work identified in this advert is a guide only and does not preclude candidates with more or less experience from applying. What's on Offer A competitive salary of between £35,000 and £45,000 per annum. The benefit of hybrid working arrangements. A generous holiday allowance of 33 days, including bank holidays. An extra day off to celebrate your personal special day. Being part of a supportive, inclusive culture in a leading professional services firm.
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