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Housing Solicitor/Authorised Litigator and Legal Aid Supervisor

Position: Housing Solicitor/Authorised Litigator and Legal Aid Supervisor

Location: Hybrid, including a CANWK office (Gravesend, Swanley, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells).

Closing date: 31 August 2024

Role details

Job title:
Housing Solicitor/Authorised Litigator and Legal Aid Supervisor

Location:
Hybrid, including a CANWK office (Gravesend, Swanley, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells).

Salary:
£35,000 - £45,000 per year

Salary pro rata:
No

London allowance:
No

Hours per week:
35 hours per week or job share considered

Type of contract:
Permanent

Closing date for applications:
31/08/2024

Link to job pack for application and more information:

https://citizensadvicenwk.org.uk/support-us/work-for-us/

We have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Solicitor/Authorised Litigator and experienced Legal Aid Supervisor to join our small but dedicated team at the start of our journey into legal aid advice delivery.

  • The successful candidate will bring not only their experience and expertise to extend the advice casework we can deliver, but also their passion and commitment to developing the service as we enter this new chapter.
  • This is just the start of our legal advice ambitions journey…. we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is committed to delivering high quality advice to the most vulnerable of clients, has the ability to lead, manage and develop their team, whilst also playing a key role in shaping the service as we move forward with our growth plans.
  • The successful candidate must be a qualified solicitor or authorised litigator with 3+ years post-qualified experience and at least 2 years’ recent experience of working successfully under contract for housing advice with the Legal Aid Agency.
  • You will also be able to meet the Legal Aid Agency supervisor requirements for housing law, or be able to attain this standard within 6 months of starting with us.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary and benefits package and a flexible working environment within a supportive and friendly team.

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