Housing Solicitor

Here's your chance to use your legal expertise to empower individuals in Southwark, ensuring they receive the housing outcomes they deserve.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join Citizens advice Southwark as a Housing Solicitor. The post-holder will supervise a Legal Aid Agency contract and undertake certificated work. You would deliver the service from both their Peckham and Walworth offices and be an expert resource for other casework supervisors across the organisation. The successful applicant will assist clients with eligible housing cases.

To apply for this position, you need to be a qualified solicitor (recognised in England & Wales) with a valid practicing certificate, or a barrister who meets the Legal Aid Agency Supervisor requirements for Housing Law.

You should be capable of handling case files following the Specialist Quality Mark guidelines. Moreover, a strong sense of professionalism, a passion for ensuring access to justice, and excellent client care skills are essential qualities for this role.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.  

In order to apply please, submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.