Solicitor (0-5 PQE) - Housing Litigation
Organising Institution / Firm
Brabners
Quick Verified Facts
π Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
π Mode / Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
π° Stipend / Pay
Competitive Salary (Not specified)
π Eligibility
Qualified Solicitor with up to 5 yearsβ PQE; Experience of, or a strong interest in, housing litigation or social housing law; Exposure to a varied caseload (contentious work preferred); Some advocacy experience or willingness to develop this skill.
π‘οΈ Category
Law Firm Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Solicitor (0-5 PQE) - Housing Litigation at Brabners
Brabners, a certified B Corp and independent law firm with over 200 years of history, is seeking a qualified Solicitor with 0-5 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) to join their Housing team in Manchester. The role involves managing a varied caseload of housing litigation matters on behalf of Registered Providers, focusing on anti-social behaviour, possession proceedings, and housing disrepair.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Qualified Solicitor with up to 5 yearsβ PQE.
- Experience of, or a strong interest in, housing litigation or social housing law.
- Exposure to a varied caseload (contentious work preferred).
- Some advocacy experience or a willingness to develop this skill.
- Strong organisational skills and excellent communication abilities.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Managing a varied caseload of housing litigation matters with appropriate supervision.
- Advising on and progressing cases involving anti-social behaviour, possession proceedings, injunctions, and committal proceedings.
- Handling housing disrepair, property condition, hoarding, and access matters.
- Attending court hearings and undertaking advocacy where appropriate.
- Drafting legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, and applications.
- Providing clear, practical, and commercial advice to clients.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Competitive Salary (Specific amount not specified).
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, Bupa/Medicash, Discretionary bonus opportunities, Pension scheme, Life Insurance & Income Protection Insurance.
- Leave: 25 days Annual Leave plus flex bank holidays (increasing with service), option to buy 10 additional days, 2 My Days, and enhanced parental leave.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official LinkedIn job posting for Brabners.
- Sign in to your LinkedIn account or create a new profile.
- Click the 'Apply' button on the job description page.
- Submit your application through the LinkedIn portal.
Official Notification & Contact Information
- Application Link: LinkedIn Job Posting
- Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom (with cross-office working at times).
- Contact: Not specified in the source document.