Yorkshire Legal

 Housing Solicitor / Housing Supervisor / Caseworker / Paralegal

At Yorkshire Legal we are looking for a Housing Solicitor / Housing Supervisor / Caseworker / Paralegal to join our team.

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire / York, North Yorkshire

Job Type: Full-Time – 37 hours per week – x4 roles (part time applications considered)

Application Deadline: 6 September 2024

Interviews: TBC

About the job

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Housing Law Solicitor / Housing Supervisor / caseworker / Paralegal to join our team. The candidate will offer housing law advice and representation to clients. The candidate may also be required to provide support in relation to housing law on other contracts. We have been awarded the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contracts in the following areas; Bradford, Skipton, Harrogate, York, Scarborough, Wakefield and Huddersfield.

About the company

Yorkshire Legal is a dynamic and innovative company committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. Our success is driven by our talented and dedicated team of professionals who work together to achieve our goals.

Role and responsibilities

• Housing Experience preferred but training will be provided.
• Navigate the Legal Aid Agency online portal – CCMS
• Report Directly to your Supervisor
• Attending client’s, taking instructions and preparing cases.
• Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews.
• Represent clients under the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme Contracts.
• Ability to manage appropriate Legal Aid caseload types and complexities.
• Housing Disrepair Fee Earner. Experienced preferred.

We offer

Salary between £27,000 – £45,000. Salary to be discussed depending on experience.

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

Pension

Hybrid Working

How to apply

If you are a dynamic and proactive Housing Law Solicitor / Housing Supervisor / Caseworker / Paralegal looking to contribute to our company’s success, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to info@yorkshire-legal.co.uk

Please note that if we receive applications from candidates who meet the requirements, we may interview prior to the closing date.

Turpin Miller LLP

Experienced Solicitor or Caseworker sought for thriving Housing Legal Aid Team

Turpin Miller LLP is an award-winning Oxford-based law firm established in 2012 and specialising in housing and immigration law advice and representation. At a time when many firms have stopped providing housing legal aid, we have remained committed to providing access to justice in this incredibly important area of social welfare law. Our dedicated housing team is headed up by Laura Coyle who is a partner in the firm and has been practising housing law for over fifteen years.

Our housing team is recognised by the Legal 500 where it is noted – “They go the extra mile to work with clients in circumstances where other firms might simply give up, and that does a huge credit to them”.

We provide advice and representation in homelessness, disrepair, possession and injunction proceedings and disrepair and unlawful eviction. The department has extensive experience of handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. We provide free representation to tenants at the Oxford and Reading County Courts under the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme.

Turpin Miller put our employees at the heart of everything we do and are committed to promoting the welfare and career progression of our employees. Our housing team have fostered a fun, creative and supportive environment in which to work.

Main Responsibilities of the Role

• Undertaking casework in Homelessness, Possession, Injunction and Committal proceedings, Disrepair and Unlawful Eviction
• Following accurate time recording procedures
• Managing files in compliance with SQM requirements
• Representing clients under the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme

Key Requirements

• Experience in dealing with all Housing related casework
• Experience in advocacy
• Knowledge of the legal aid system and a commitment to providing access to justice through legal aid

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work with vulnerable clients with empathy and compassion
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications and experience in using legal case management systems

What we offer

– Competitive salary

– Excellent opportunities for career progression

– Hugely supportive team

– Other benefits including free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Deadline for applications Friday 6 September 2024

Applications by way of CV and covering letter to lcoyle@turpinmiller.co.uk

Caseworker sought for thriving Housing Legal Aid Team

Turpin Miller LLP is an award-winning Oxford-based law firm established in 2012 and specialising in housing and immigration law advice and representation. At a time when many firms have stopped providing housing legal aid, we have remained committed to providing access to justice in this incredibly important area of social welfare law. Our dedicated housing team is headed up by Laura Coyle who is a partner in the firm and has been practising housing law for over fifteen years.

Our housing team is recognised by the Legal 500 where it is noted – “They go the extra mile to work with clients in circumstances where other firms might simply give up, and that does a huge credit to them”.

We provide advice and representation in homelessness, disrepair, possession and injunction proceedings and disrepair and unlawful eviction. The department has extensive experience of handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. We provide free representation to tenants at the Oxford and Reading County Courts under the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme.

Turpin Miller put our employees at the heart of everything we do and are committed to promoting the welfare and career progression of our employees. Our housing team have fostered a fun, creative and supportive environment in which to work.

Main Responsibilities of the Role

• Undertaking casework in Homelessness, Possession, Injunction and Committal proceedings, Disrepair and Unlawful Eviction under supervision
• Following accurate time recording procedures
• Managing files in compliance with SQM requirements

Key Requirements

• Experience in dealing with Housing related casework
• A commitment to providing access to justice through legal aid
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to work with vulnerable clients with empathy and compassion
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications and experience in using legal case management systems

What we offer

– Competitive salary

– Excellent opportunities for career progression

– Hugely supportive team

– Other benefits including free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Deadline for applications Friday 6 September 2024

Applications by way of CV and covering letter to lcoyle@turpinmiller.co.uk