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Housing Solicitor / Caseworker

Central England Law Centre (celc)

Housing Solicitor / Caseworker

£35948

Central England Law Centre (celc), Birmingham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e9c4443de64d4bf392da5ace8692e34b

Full Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced caseworker or solicitor to join the team, supporting our clients across Birmingham in the delivery of casework through the Law Centre's Legal Aid contract.

The successful candidate will be subject to a basic DBS check.

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on all aspects of housing law through face-to-face and telephone appointments

  • Undertake casework and represent clients at court as appropriate

  • Liaise with the Legal Aid Agency in respect of funding applications and claims

  • Complete public funding forms via CCMS and paper applications where appropriate

  • Promptly cost and bill closed cases in order to meet individual and team targets

    1. A solicitor or caseworker with proven experience of the delivery of casework through a legal aid contract

    • 2. A demonstrable commitment to social justice
    3. The ability to work sympathetically and effectively with a wide variety of clients
    4. Experience of advocating for clients in court and with other agencies
    5. Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of legal aid eligibility requirements and legal aid applications

  • 37-hour working week;

  • Flexible working hours and a hybrid working arrangement;

  • 28 days holiday (rising by 1 day per year of service to 35 days after 5 years of service) plus 8 statutory days;

  • Pension scheme membership;

  • Access to an employee assistance programme