Solicitor

SOLICITOR

6 months contract�

The following criteria (experience, skills and qualifications) will be used to short-list at the application stage:

Childcare locum solicitor with experience of Public Law Outline.

Expected to run a caseload of care proceedings and pre proceedings, attend court for Case Management Hearings, IRHs and Final Hearings (subject to capacity).�

Qualified solicitor, 37 hours either over 5 days or compressed over 4

Essential

• Admitted solicitor/barrister


• Recent experience working in housing law or disrepair claims specifically


• Experience in the use of ICT (familiar with Word, Outlook and legal research websites)


• Ability to communicate effectively (in writing and orally) with a diverse range of people


• Ability to advise officers and councillors


• Ability to draft relevant legal documents -notices, statements, draft orders etc.

Desirable

• Recent experience in a local authority legal department.

The following criteria will be explored at the interview stage:

• Knowledge of housing management & ASB law


• Ability to communicate and reason verbally


• Presentation skills


• Approach to equalities

Interested please apply�