Housing Litigation Solicitor

Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer/Solicitor - Hybrid Opportunity 🚨

I'm currently working with a Local Authority in the Glastonbury area seeking an experienced Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer/Solicitor to support their Housing Legal Team.

📅 Initial 3-Month Contract (strong likelihood of extension)
💷 £55-£65 per hour
🏢 Hybrid Working (2 days per week attendance required)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy local authority legal team, managing a varied housing litigation caseload while undertaking regular advocacy and court attendance.

Key Responsibilities:
✅ Managing a full housing litigation caseload from start to finish with minimal supervision
✅ Attending court and undertaking advocacy approximately once per week
✅ Handling housing possession and repossession proceedings
✅ Managing rent arrears cases
✅ Advising on homelessness matters
✅ Dealing with housing disrepair claims
✅ Managing antisocial behaviour (ASB) cases and injunction applications
✅ Handling gas injunction matters

Role Highlights:
🔹 Court attendance can count as one of the required office attendance days
🔹 Exposure to a broad and varied housing litigation caseload
🔹 Regular advocacy opportunities
🔹 Straightforward one-stage interview process
🔹 Strong potential for contract extension

Essential Requirements:
🔹 Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Lawyer
🔹 Previous local authority housing litigation experience
🔹 Experience managing housing possession and repossession proceedings
🔹 Strong advocacy experience and confidence attending court
🔹 Knowledge of homelessness, housing disrepair, and ASB matters
🔹 Ability to manage a caseload independently with minimal supervision

If you're an experienced Housing Litigation Lawyer looking for your next local government assignment, or know someone who would be a great fit, I'd be keen to speak with you.

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📩 Please get in touch directly or send me a message for more information.

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The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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