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Associate/Senior Associate – Housing Disrepair

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Clarke Willmott

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You should have trial experience, ambition in social housing, ability to supervise, strong communication skills, multitasking ability, teamwork, and a can-do attitude. Advocacy experience is a plus.
  • You will manage a caseload, supervise junior team members, draft defenses and witness statements, and prepare cases for trial.

Requirements

  • - Proven track record of conducting claims to trial.
  • - Ambition and a real interest in the social housing sector.
  • - Supervision of junior members of the team.
  • - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, being able to adapt your style to communicate effectively with a wide range of professional people.
  • - Enthusiastic about delivering excellent quality and service to clients.
  • - The ability to multitask on a varied caseload.
  • - Work well as part of a team and have a can-do attitude.
  • - Advocacy experience will be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

  • - Managing your own caseload of litigated housing conditions claims
  • - Supervising the Junior Solicitors and Paralegals within the team
  • - Drafting Defences and witness statements
  • - Preparing cases for trial

FAQs

What is the job title for this vacancy?

The job title is Associate/Senior Associate – Housing Disrepair.

What locations are available for this position?

The locations available are Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, and Southampton.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is full-time.

What type of contract is being offered for this role?

The role is a permanent position.

What will be the main focus of this role?

The main focus of this role will be defending litigated housing conditions claims.

Will I have to supervise other team members in this role?

Yes, you will be responsible for supervising the Junior Solicitors and Paralegals within the team.

What qualifications or experience do I need to apply?

You need previous experience working in a Social Housing team, ideally representing Registered Providers or Local Authorities, along with a proven track record of conducting claims to trial.

Is advocacy experience necessary for this role?

Advocacy experience will be advantageous but is not essential.

What kind of work environment can I expect at Clarke Willmott?

You can expect a supportive environment that values individual differences, promotes mutual respect, and emphasizes a positive work-life balance.

How can I apply for this vacancy?

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to careers@clarkewillmott.com.

Who can I contact if I have questions about the recruitment process?

You can contact Rachel Morris or Nathan Tanner, who are Recruitment Advisors, by calling 0345 209 1600 or 0345 209 1348, respectively.

Clarke Willmott

A leading law firm with seven offices across the country. We offer expert legal advice on a broad range of services.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1888
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Clarke Willmott LLP is a national law firm with over 600 lawyers and support staff (including over 100 partners) working from offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton. The firm was established in the South West in 1888 and we are proud of our strong heritage. We are client-led; a strategic resolve which has resulted in our earning a strong reputation in sectors such as real estate and construction, retail, sport, social housing, agriculture, renewable energy and private client as well as specialist areas such as debt recovery. Working closely with our clients to provide tailored solutions for their particular situation is paramount at Clarke Willmott. We invest time and energy into developing strong client relationships in order to add real value and achieve positive results.