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Solicitor
Location: Fleet House, 59-61 Clerkenwell Road, London, EC1M 5NW
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 1+ months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £45.00 per hour
Job Ref: OR19176
Job Responsibilities
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Provide legal advice on routine and complex housing and landlord-tenant issues.
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Conduct litigation efficiently, including anti-social behaviour cases, tenancy fraud, and housing disrepair claims.
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Prepare and draft legal documents such as pleadings, claims, defences, and witness statements.
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Assist in instructing external solicitors when necessary.
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Develop in-house legal services to meet organizational needs.
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Ensure effective communication between legal team and other departments.
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Implement processes for efficient legal service delivery and advice.
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Support witnesses in anti-social behaviour cases, including out-of-hours visits if needed.
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Maintain accurate data records and share key information with relevant departments.
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Stay updated with legal and regulatory changes affecting Housing Associations.
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Support junior team members and assist senior team members.
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Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and staff.
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Ensure confidentiality and professionalism in all activities.
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Provide cover for other team members as required.
Person Specifications
Must Have
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A valid Law Society Practicing Certificate or Bar Council certificate with litigation ability.
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Experience in conducting litigation and providing legal advice.
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
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Capability to work collaboratively within a team.
Nice to Have
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Experience in housing management and landlord-tenant law.
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Familiarity with the regulatory framework for Housing Associations.
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Experience in developing legal processes and procedures.
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Ability to support and mentor junior team members.
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