Housing solicitor

We are seeking to recruit a motivated and capable individual to work with the team. The role will consist of assisting with case preparation, legal research, document management, processing evidence, initial enquiries, completing funding forms, client and witness contact, attending court and conferences as well as general administration.

Working closely with colleagues. advising clients in respect of casework we are specialists in representing tenants defending possession, injunction, unlawful eviction, disrepair, and homelessness cases.

· A strong commitment to legal aid and helping the most vulnerable often with mental ill health

· Strong client care skills & sympathetic understanding of client's needs

· Able to manage own caseload of differing levels of complexity and able to work as part of a team with senior & junior colleagues

· Be able to advise on eviction, possession, homelessness, succession & anti-social behaviour

· Able to work to the Standard required by Legal Aid Agency SQM, Peer Review Criteria & Guidance

· Deal with a large volume of cases

· Excellent IT and organisational skills

· Experience in advocacy and a desire to develop this skill

Competitive salary up to £55,000 dependant on experience. with annual review

Excellent holiday package: 26 days, plus bank holidays

Closed Lunchtime 24 December to January 2nd for Christmas break

Training, development and career progression opportunities

Generous Pension scheme contribution

Hybrid working model (Following initial Training period)

Great extra perks:

Employee Assistance Confidential Helpline
Bike to work Scheme
Company social events
Staff referral bonus scheme
Eye care scheme
A relaxed dress code
Remote Working Considered

WTB Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunities employer. It promotes a culture where diversity is valued, respected and built upon, attracts and retains a workforce based on merit and ability and is reflective of the communities it is part of.

Please submit your cv & a short letter (300 word max) as to why you you would be suitable for this role to jonathan.starr@wtbsolicitors.com

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Referral programme, 7% pension, generous leave (30 days + bank holidays (pro rata), plus the time between Christmas and New Year), employee assistance programme, flexible and generous policies and commitment to staff learning and development.

Bristol Law Centre is a charity offering free signposting/referrals, legal advice and representation (advocacy) to some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable in our communities. We work in Bristol and the wider region to deliver vital and free legal support, often where no other option of similar services exist. We work to achieve incredible outcomes for people in many areas of social welfare law.

We wish to grow our dedicated housing team.

You can find out more about 3 of the existing team here: Hana, Holly and Georgia

This is an opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive team in a vibrant, artistic, historic and diverse city; surrounded by beautiful countryside at the gateway to Wales and the South-West. Our modern offices are situated close to Bristol Temple Meads station and the city centre. We are flexible to part time or full time working (35 hours per week), and to hybrid work. Our friendly and committed housing team are one of only a few in the area and we wish to grow to ensure more people are helped, working closely with many partners in the city and beyond.