HousingLitigationSolicitor Director| London | Salary - £75k+ p.a DOELeadinglawfirmlookingtorecruitdedicatedandexperiencedHousingSolicitorDirectorfor highlysoughtpermanentposition.GeminiRecruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a tier‑one firm.Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.Housing Department BackgroundOur client’s Housing team, ranked by The Legal 500 directory for its services across England and Wales, provides assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. Their practitioners are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. Our client offers lawyer‑supported dispute resolution or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a means to resolve housing disrepair matters. Their department also regularly represents clients in the courts for unlawful eviction, possession proceedings and prepares applications for judicial review in cases of homelessness.ResponsibilitiesReport directly to and collaborate with the Board to ensure performance targets are metResponsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersSignificant experience in representing clients as Housing Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 yearsAbility to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAssisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the departmentVariety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking own advocacyDealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigationPreparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid AgencyPreparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidenceYou will have a professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the companyKey Skills Required3 Years+ PQE with proven experience of Housing and Litigation, including court representation essentialMust have experience as Duty Advisor under Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 yearsMust meet the 2013 SQM Supervisor standard in Housing, or willing to work toward thisExperience in welfare rights and community care issues; Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applyingStrong management skillsCommitted team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross‑referralsPrevious proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicatorsProfessional with a proactive approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issuesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessWorking knowledge of the publicly funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded casesHave extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related workExperience in own advocacy an advantageExcellent IT Skills – familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsExperience within the legal sector is preferableAbility to manage social media activity to promote the CompanyOnoffer is an attractive salary package, as supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion.The Company supports hybrid working inline with its policy. Please note that a minimum of three days per week in the office is mandatory.Equal Opportunities: The company is committed to equal opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their work for reference reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr