Widnes (Hybrid Working)
£38,660 per annum
Permanent, Full Time
37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Here at Halton Housing, we are looking for an experienced and proactive Legal Support Officer to work across our organisation, providing expert support on a wide range of tenancy and legal matters. This is an opportunity to apply your legal knowledge in a role that directly supports customers and communities.
What You’ll Do:
* Attend evictions and support the lawful enforcement of tenancy possession orders
* Manage legal action across all debt recovery cases, including possession claims, money judgements and stay applications
* Assess the suitability of legal action, arrange and conduct customer interviews, and prepare, attend and present cases in court
* Initiate legal proceedings for access in compliance cases, liaise with customers to arrange access, and represent cases in court
* Take the lead on applying policies and procedures relating to tenancy breaches, providing guidance and progressing appropriate legal action
* Take ownership of a designated caseload, ensuring targets are met and positive legal outcomes are achieved
* Regularly review and improve working practices, identifying opportunities to maximise rent collection and strengthen tenancy compliance
What You’ll Need:
* Previous experience with a strong knowledge and understanding of legal processes, particularly within the civil courts
* The ability to present clear, well-reasoned arguments and confidently represent cases
* A good working knowledge of relevant legislation relating to debt recovery, anti-social behaviour and tenancy management
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and make recommendations
* Experience producing clear and concise reports for senior stakeholders
* The ability to evaluate options, use sound judgement and take the most appropriate course of action
* A proactive, resilient approach with a focus on delivering successful outcomes
* A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
What You’ll Get:
* 30-day holiday entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Opportunity to buy or sell holidays
* Competitive salary
* Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
* Flexible and hybrid working
* Supported training and development opportunities
* Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan
* Competitive Pension Scheme
If you’re looking for a role where your legal expertise can make a meaningful difference and you can take ownership of varied and impactful casework, we’d love to hear from you.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible
Salary description
£38660.00 - £38660.00 per year