Housing Litigation Solicitor NQ - #2170263

Your new company
You will be joining a well-established law firm with a strong reputation in the social housing sector, offering a supportive and collaborative working environment from its Manchester office.

Your new role
You will handle a varied caseload of housing litigation matters, including:

• Defending housing disrepair claims
• Possession proceedings, including cases involving complex defences
• Anti-social behaviour injunctions
• Environmental Protection Act matters
• Residential leasehold and shared ownership disputes
• Representing clients at hearings where appropriate
• Working closely with and supporting junior members of the team

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified solicitor with experience gained within housing litigation, ideally through a training seat or post-qualification role.You should have a good understanding of housing law and be comfortable managing a varied caseload. Advocacy experience would be beneficial, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear, practical advice to clients.

What you'll get in return
You will join a supportive and collaborative Manchester team with the opportunity to develop your expertise within housing litigation and work with an established social housing client base.The role offers:

• Hybrid working
• 25 days' annual leave
• 2 additional gift days at Christmas
• 3 days available for volunteering
• Home-working IT equipment and support
• Structured training and development
• Opportunities to build your expertise and progress your career

What you need to do now
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