Homelessness Lawyer
- Posted 20 September 2024
- Salary £45 p/hour UMB
- LocationWest Midlands
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Legal & Governance Recruitment
- Reference46782
- Contact NameKatrina Nielsen
Job description
The role offers home working, with regular Court attendance required in the West Midlands at short notice. The hourly rate for the role is £45 p/hour UMB.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Managing a mixed caseload of Homelessness Law with matters including pre-action protocols, judicial review and appeals
Advising the client on homelessness and appeal queries, the Homelessness Reduction Act and legislation, including instances where applicants have been housed in B&B accommodation for over 6-weeks
Attending Court trials in the West Midlands on an ad-hoc basis, alongside a Barrister
Supporting the City Solicitor and Legal team with regard to the conduct of legal casework
Experience required:
Conducting own advocacy
Strong knowledge of Housing Management & ASB
Working hours:
35 hours per week
Monday – Friday
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
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