• Closing date:
    12 May 2025
  • Department
    Legal
  • Salary
    £46,512 - £50,574 per annum
  • Vacancy type
    Permanent
  • Hours per week
    36
  • About the role

  • Are you a Housing Litigation Lawyer, do you aspire to deliver a top-tier, professional service, managing and advancing allocated litigation cases in full compliance with all relevant legislation and procedural guidelines.

    At Hillingdon Council we have the role for you !!

    You’ll provide expert legal advice to client departments, colleagues, stakeholders, and other parties as appropriate. You will also support the Litigation and Public Protection team, as well as other Legal Services teams, in their day-to-day operations to ensure efficient service delivery.

    Your key responsibilities will include handling a diverse caseload, with a primary focus on housing matters within court and tribunal proceedings. Areas of work will include:

    • Possession proceedings
    • Anti-social behaviour cases
    • Homelessness challenges and appeals
    • Disrepair claims
    • Environmental protection and statutory nuisance issues
    • Tenancy management and breaches
    • Enforcement actions, debt recovery, and injunctions
    • Advising on relevant legislation and policies

    You will be responsible for drafting pleadings, statements of case, and other required documentation. Additionally, you will manage correspondence with other parties and attend court and tribunal hearings, where you will represent clients and present cases effectively.

    About You

    To excel in this role, the ideal candidate will:

    • Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, with rights of audience in County Court proceedings.
    • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues clearly, objectively, and professionally.
    • Have a solid understanding of mental capacity in court and tribunal proceedings, along with expertise in civil litigation, housing law, and court procedures.
    • Bring recent experience in handling housing matters and other civil litigation cases.
  • About us

  • We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development. 
     
    Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide: 
     
    • Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
    • 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff. 
    • Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
    • Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
    • Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
    • Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
    • Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
    • Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
    • Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
    • Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.  
    Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

    At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly. 
     
    The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities. 
     
    Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success. 
     
    Recruitment Information

    Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis. 

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

    Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.  

    In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening: 
     
    • Basic DBS Check
    • Qualifications Check
    • 3 years of Referencing 

    Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised. 

    It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

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