Housing Solicitor/Housing Adviser
Law Centres - Bradford, England
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Find your next opportunity at Law Centres Network or with one of our member Law Centres. Bradford Citizens Advice & Law Centreare seeking to appoint an experienced Housing Solicitor or Housing Adviser. Location: Office based with the option of hybrid working. Offices across the Bradford District and various Outreaches and Court attendances as required Dependant on qualification and experience Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) Reporting to Principal Housing Solicitor The post holder will work as part of a well-established team, providing a reliable and effective money advice service, across all advice channels and access points utilised by Bradford and Airedale Citizens Advice & Law Centre.To be successful in this role you will be able to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, exhibit excellent listening and questioning skills and to present and conduct yourself in a professional and courteous manner with all clients seeking support.This role is project-funded, so you will be working to a target, allowing you to efficiently support as many clients as possible in this busy area of advice.The Housing Solicitor / Adviser will handle their own Legal Aid, housing, residential landlord and tenant defence caseload of matters from instruction through to completion, acting exclusively on behalf of residential tenants, including but not limited to: Possession Claims for rent arrears, breach of tenancy conditions and anti social behaviour both in the private and social sector; Possession claims under the accelerated procedure Unlawful Eviction Injunctions/claims Homelessness, s202 reviews and s204 appeals to the County Court and beyond The postholder will have: Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with a range of clients, and internal and external stakeholders of various levels. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to adapt, prioritise deadlines and competing tasks in a fast-paced environment Closing date: 9.00 am Monday 28th July 2025Interview date: Tuesday 12th August 2025Email:admin@ for an application pack#J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2025-07-13