Employer:<\/b> Owen Reed
\nSalary:<\/b> \u00a325,000 – \u00a330,000 per annum
\nDate Added:<\/b> 09\/09\/2023<\/p>\n
Owen Reed is actively seeking an experienced Social Housing Solicitor\/Supervisor. This is an exceptional opportunity to join our team in Croydon and contribute to our reputation for excellence in social housing law.<\/p>\n
We assist both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighbourhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the problems quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced in handling all housing-related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court.<\/p>\n
Main Responsibilities of the Role<\/strong> Key Skills Required:<\/strong> Application Deadline:<\/b> 18\/02\/2024
\u2022 Report directly to the Department Director
\u2022 Responsible for all aspects of Housing work and, on occasions, where appropriate, providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
\u2022 Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
\u2022 Assisting with casework, including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases, including Homelessness; Disrepair Eviction, Possession Property Ownership Disputes, Succession for Tenants, Neighbourhood Problems matters, as well as undertaking your advocacy
\u2022 Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases
\u2022 Dealing with correspondence
\u2022 Maintaining accurate time-costing procedures
\u2022 Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews, ensuring that these are dealt with promptly
\u2022 Ensuring compliance with file management<\/p>\n
\u2022 Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying
\u2022 Strong management skills
\u2022 Committed team player with the ability to approach team concerns relatively, foster a culture of positive change and encourage cross-referrals
\u2022 Previous proven supervisory experience and working on key performance indicators
\u2022 Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters sensitively and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues
\u2022 Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
\u2022 Excellent analytical and organisational skills
\u2022 Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment
\u2022 Working knowledge of the publically funded Housing work, including legal representation and legal help, and have the ability to service privately funded cases
\u2022 Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work
\u2022 Experience in one’s own advocacy is an advantage
\u2022 Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills<\/p>\n
\nContract Type:<\/b> Permanent
\nSubmitted Applications:<\/b> 1<\/p>\n