Citizens Advice · 7 hours ago
Housing Solicitor
Kent, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expCitizens Advice is expanding its specialist housing legal team and is seeking a committed Housing Solicitor who shares their passion for social justice. The role involves providing specialist housing law advice and casework, managing a varied caseload, and contributing to the development of housing legal aid provision.
Association
Responsibilities
Provide specialist housing law advice and casework, including possession proceedings, homelessness appeals, counterclaims, and disrepair
Deliver services under our Legal Aid contracts
Represent clients at all stages of a case, including court advocacy where appropriate
Manage your own varied caseload while meeting Legal Aid billing targets
Support and, where appropriate, supervise junior colleagues within the housing advice team
Play a key role in shaping and developing our housing legal aid provision as part of the new Kent Law Centre
Contribute to research, campaigns and wider organisational goals
Qualification
Required
Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE (as defined by the Legal Services Act 2007)
Able to meet Legal Aid Agency housing supervisor requirements
At least 2 years' recent experience providing LAA housing advice and representation
Strong working knowledge of housing legislation, homelessness, disrepair, mortgage repossessions, and relevant case law
Experience managing complex caseloads and meeting Legal Aid targets
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Highly organised, with an ordered approach to casework and ability to work independently
Strong digital skills, including case management systems (e.g., Casebook)
Commitment to Citizens Advice values and confidentiality
Preferred
Experience delivering court duty desk services
Experience in voluntary or community sector settings
Experience training or supporting colleagues
Knowledge of judicial review processes
Benefits
Payment of professional fees and memberships.
35 hour working week with flexibility where needed.
30 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) plus four extra days between Christmas and New Year.
Hybrid working (up to 2 days/week).
Pension scheme.
Strong commitment to training and CPD.
Friendly, community based offices in accessible town centre locations.
A genuinely inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment — we are a Disability Confident Employer.
Company
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice, the national body for the citizens advice movement
501-1000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Clare Moriarty
Chief Executive
Rachel Mills
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