Service Care Legal are seeking an experienced Housing Lawyer to join an Essex-based local authority on a 3-month ongoing assignment. You will handle a broad range of housing and litigation matters, with office cover required two days a week and court attendance.

ROLE: Housing Lawyer
LOCATION: Essex
RATE: £40 to £50 per hour (LTD)
CONTRACT: 3 month ongoing Assignment

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft Claim Forms & Particulars of Claim and represent the Council in possession hearings.
• Handle Housing Disrepair claims, Homelessness cases, and Warrants of Eviction.
• Provide legal support on ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour) cases and breaches of injunctions.
• Assist with general litigation work as needed.
• Work collaboratively within the legal team.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, legal Executive or Barrister with a current practising certificate in England & Wales
• Proven experience and sound knowledge of Housing Law and litigation.
• Ability to handle possession matters, ASB cases, and other housing-related disputes.
• Desirable: Background in a local authority.

If this Housing Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969 , or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.