Careers

• Able to deal with Legal aid funded matters.
• Ensure that information on cases is kept up to date on the case management system (pro-claim).
• Able to assist and work as part of a team.
• Have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Have the ability to work on own initiative and prioritise own work.
• Have an understanding and sensitivity to other cultures and commitment to Equal Opportunities.
• Proven communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience of advice/legal services both face to face and over the phone.
• Proven administrative and organisational skills.

We are looking for a Housing Litigation Solicitor who is able to able to satisfy the supervisor requirements for the Legal Aid Agency in the area of Housing and Debt.

To satisfy this requirement, you must have undertaken and be able to demonstrate work on the minimum number of cases in the combined Housing and Debt Case Categories below within the last 12 months:

• 5 Possession or repossession case,
• 3 Homelessness cases,
• 2 Housing disrepair cases,
• 3 Possession cases that required representation,
• 1 Homelessness or Disrepair case that required representation,
• 1 Case which required the ability to recognise possible Judicial Review Proceedings,
• 1 Case which required the ability to recognise a possible contravention of the rights and freedoms expressed in the ECHR.

Our Housing Team deal with complex and challenging cases so the ability to work with vulnerable adults is also essential.

If you believe that you meet these criteria or would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Masoud Kasim on 0161 248 4444 or email Mkasim@ashwoodsolicitors.co.uk

Must have experience in all areas of UK Immigration, asylum, nationality, and European Law. You will be working alongside a Solicitor in a busy department.

Excellent opportunity for the right candidate, the initial probation period of 3 months.

Hours 9 am to 5:30 pm – Monday to Friday.

Please send your CV and cover letter with salary expectations to mkasim@ashwoodsolicitors.co.uk.