​We are currently working with a Local Government body based in Surrey who are looking for a Housing Lawyer on a temporary contract lasting up to six months.

The role is a full-time position, and is due to start as soon as possible. The hourly rate is negotiable depending upon experience.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Dealing with conduct of disrepair claims, including preparing advice on liability and quantum, and assessing Bill of Costs from tenant’s Solicitors

• Taking instructions on Part 36 offers and settlement negotiations

• Preparing injunction applications and filing them at Court

• Drafting witness statements and defence

• Advising on tenancy agreements, s204 homelessness appeals in the County Court, and defending judicial review threats and disrepair counterclaims

• Consulting on best practice in accordance with policy, and assisting clients to formulate a disrepair protocol

• Conducting own legal research, briefing Counsel as required, and providing guidance on advocacy appeals

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week

• Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible.

If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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