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Duties may include:
* Undertaking all aspects of legal work relating to Housing Litigation including housing possessions, ASB, injunctions, homelessness, and housing disrepair
* Liaising and working collaboratively with other legal representatives as well as providing guidance to other staff
* Preparing and managing a varied caseload in relation to Housing Management and supporting case preparation for court
* Undertaking legal advice and support to clients in a wide range of litigation matters, to include homelessness, housing disrepair, debt recovery, possession proceedings, injunctions, both for access to property and in relation to anti-social behaviour, traveller encampments and regulatory prosecutions; including the conduct of legal proceedings and appearing on behalf of the Council in court
* Providing advice and assistance to clients in relation to education matters, including, in particular, challenges to decisions around SEND and EHC Assessments
* Supporting junior colleagues and legal assistants within the department.
An attractive hourly rate of up to £60 per hour Umbrella is offered for this position dependant on experience.
This is a part-time, remote working position for an initial duration of 3 months, subject to possible extension thereafter. The ideal candidate will have recent prior experience working within a Local Authority along with a broad working understanding of Litigation to deal with a varied caseload.