Housing Solicitor/Authorised Litigator and Legal Aid Supervisor

Apply before 11.59pm on 13 January 2025.

Job summary

Salary
£35,000 - £42,000
Location
Worcester
Workplace
Hybrid working
Contract
Permanent
Hours per week
37 hours

How to apply

You can email enquiries@citaworcester.org.uk to find out more information about this role and how to apply.

Interviews will take place on 20 January 2025.

About the role

Citizens Advice Worcester and Herefordshire are seeking to recruit the following staff based at our Worcester Office

Housing Solicitor/Authorised Litigator and Legal Aid Supervisor

Full time 37 hours per week

Salary £35,000 - £42,000 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Solicitor/Authorised Litigator and experienced Legal Aid Supervisor to join our small but dedicated Housing Casework Team.

• We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is committed to delivering a quality advice service to vulnerable clients, and has the ability to lead, manage and develop their team, whilst also playing a key role in developing the future service.

• The successful candidate must be a qualified solicitor or authorised litigator with preferably 2 years’ recent experience of working successfully under contract for housing advice with the Legal Aid Agency.

• You will also be able to meet the Legal Aid Agency supervisor requirements for housing law, or be able to attain this standard within 6 months of starting with us.

In return, you can expect a flexible working environment within a supportive and friendly team, and a salary open for future negotiation as you develop the service.

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