ob Title: Housing Litigation Solicitor Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 46,877.11 ( 51,756.28 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role) Working Hours: Full Time 35 Hours Working Pattern: Monday to Friday / Hybrid Location: Liverpool If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don?t meet all the essential criteria on the job description. The difference you will make as a Housing Litigation Solicitor As a trusted member of the legal team, you will be responsible for supporting the housing litigation professionals with the provision of high quality, well-judged and informed legal advice to the operational business in relation to its housing management functions. The role involves proactively conducting contentious casework to provide high quality, responsive and consistent legal advice on housing management matters, disputes, and housing litigation across the business. This will include work types such anti-social behavior cases; possession proceedings; injunctions and contempt of court applications. You will also be tasked with advising on non-contentious housing matters such as assignment and succession applications to assist the business to reach sensible, timely and cost-effective solutions. At the same time, you will attend and represent the business at court as required. Other Key responsibilities will include supporting the legal team with identifying and delivering training for the wider business, as well as improvements to systems and processes, and ensuring that any legal or regulatory risks are appropriately managed. You will support the business positively and constructively in achieving its corporate objectives. About you We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills and a real passion for delivering great customer service. You will have strong technical experience in dealing with a wide range of non-contentious housing management matters, as well as contentious landlord and tenant matters either on the Claimant or Defendant side. You will have 1-3 years of post-qualification experience with a track record of successfully managing a caseload, achieving excellent outcomes. You excel at working in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable with change. We are looking for a team player, as you will be working with a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders and partners. Attention to detail and strong advocacy skills will also make you a good fit for the role. Why Riverside? One Housing is part of Riverside, we?re a housing association with a difference ? enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we?ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you?ll enjoy: Competitive pay & generous pension 28 days holidays plus bank holidays Flexible working options available Investment in your learning, personal development and technology A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview. Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
