Housing Lawyer

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority client in the West Midlands, who are looking to appoint a Homelessness Lawyer to join the team on a locum basis for 6-12 months. 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. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.