Housing Solicitor

Citizens Advice Mid Mercia, Swadlincote, Derbyshire

Housing Solicitor

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Citizens Advice Mid Mercia, Swadlincote, Derbyshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 10 Dec | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6b7ab734a7064aa1a8d24aa81de340ff

Full Job Description

  • Opportunities for further training and continuous professional development
  • Internal progression opportunities
  • Supportive environment
  • Remote/flexible working opportunities, subject to management approval
  • Option to buy & sell holiday allowance, subject to management approval
  • Paid DBS application, where applicable
  • 5% pension contributions
  • 3 month's full contractual pay for maternity, upon meeting qualifying criteria
  • We value the health & wellbeing of our teams, and this is very important to us. As such, we offer time out breaks and a counselling line for all staff and volunteers.

    We are seeking a qualified Housing Solicitor with relevant housing law experience (privately and publicly funded) to join our team. It would be desirable, but not essential, for the individual to hold the Legal Aid supervisor status.,
  • Qualified solicitor ideally 2 years PQE
  • Has excellent communication skills
  • Can manage own time effectively with a keen eye for detail
  • Can complete tasks to the highest quality
  • Has worked in a public-facing role
  • Is in possession of a full driving licence and use of a car, or otherwise able to fulfil the travel requirements necessary, Disability Confident
  • About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

    Do you have a passion for working in the heart of your local community and are driven by making a difference? Then Citizens Advice Mid Mercia is the organisation for you. Our free and independent advice helps people solve problems in a confidential and impartial manner. Whatever the problem, we won't turn people away. We make a difference. Our trusted brand and the quality of our research mean we make a real impact on behalf of the people who rely on us.

  • Salary - £30,000 to 40,000
  • Hybrid Working -a few days per week from one of our offices (Derby, Swadlincote, occasionally Tamworth), a few days from home depending on service needs.
  • Contract - permanent
  • Hours - 37.5 hrs/wk