Housing Solicitor

As a Housing Solicitor, you will play a crucial role in supporting our clients through a range of housing issues, ensuring they receive the justice and support they deserve.

The Housing Solicitor plays a pivotal role within CEL by embodying and advancing our core values.

Responsibilities

Client Representation: Provide high-quality legal representation to clients in a wide range of housing matters, including but not limited to housing disrepair claims, tenancy deposit, landlord and tenant disputes, unlawful eviction cases, and other housing issues.

Legal Advisory: Offer expert legal advice and guidance to clients, explaining complex legal concepts in an easily understandable manner. Ensure clients are aware of their rights, responsibilities, and available legal options.

Case Management: Manage a caseload of housing cases efficiently and effectively, adhering to deadlines, court appearances, and administrative duties related to each case.

Legal Research: Conduct comprehensive legal research to stay updated with housing laws, regulations, and precedents. Apply legal knowledge to build strong cases for clients and adapt to changes in the legal landscape.

Negotiation and Mediation: Engage in negotiations and mediations to settle disputes and achieve favourable outcomes for clients whenever possible, avoiding unnecessary litigation.

Court Representation: Represent clients in court proceedings confidently, presenting legal arguments persuasively, and advocating for clients' interests.

Client Care: Demonstrate excellent client care skills, maintaining open communication and providing regular updates to clients throughout the legal process.

Business Development: Contribute to business development initiatives, including networking, marketing, and building professional relationships to expand the firm's housing law practice.

Compliance: Ensure compliance with all regulatory and professional standards, maintaining the highest ethical standards and safeguarding client confidentiality.

Qualified Solicitor: Possess a valid practicing certificate as a solicitor in England and Wales.

Experience: Demonstrated experience working in housing law, with a strong track record of handling diverse housing cases effectively.

Expertise: In-depth knowledge of housing legislation, regulations, and case law relevant to England and Wales.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate legal matters clearly to clients from different backgrounds.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to analyse complex legal issues.

Court Advocacy: Proven experience in representing clients in court, with confident advocacy skills.

Client-Focused: A client-centric approach with a commitment to providing exceptional service and achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.

Team Player: Collaborative and able to work effectively within a team, supporting colleagues when necessary.

Join our dynamic team at CEL Solicitors as a Housing Disrepair Solicitor and make a significant impact in the lives of tenants facing housing challenges. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced solicitor with a passion for justice and a keen eye for detail to handle a variety of housing & disrepair cases.

Do you want to join one of the fastest growing law firms in the UK, with a vibrant office in Liverpool City Centre overlooking Liverpool's liver birds and waterfront, where there is a culture of genuine care and dedication for our clients and colleagues? If so, this could be the role for you.

At CEL Solicitors, you'll be part of a supportive environment that values professional growth and client advocacy. We blend the professionalism of a corporate firm with the warmth of a family business.

We are different, but in a good way!

Fancy a game of pool or darts during your lunch break? On Fridays, we wrap up at 3:30pm and head to our bar for a drink of your choice before joining in the excitement at our amphitheatre, where we host guest speakers or occasional talent shows! Plus, hitting our targets might just earn you a holiday getaway!

Compensation & Benefits:

Gratitude is one of our core values. To show appreciation for our team, we offer

Private Health Care

Enhanced Sickness Entitlement

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Leave

Death in Service from day one of employment

Company Bar

Paid Exam Leave

Paid Company Parties

Birthday Day Off

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Christmas Closure (on top of your annual leave allowance)

Early Finish Fridays

Work from Home days