Locum Lawyer - Housing, Homelessness & Civil Litigation

Locum Lawyer - Housing, Homelessness & Civil Litigation

3-Month Contract | Hybrid Working | Kent (Nr Maidstone)

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Locum Lawyer to join a busy and supportive legal team on an initial 3-month contract.

You will manage a varied caseload focusing on Housing and Homelessness Law, alongside general civil litigation matters, providing high-quality legal advice and representation to internal clients.

Key Responsibilities

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• Managing a caseload of housing, homelessness and litigation matters.
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• Providing practical legal advice to clients and stakeholders.
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• Drafting legal documents, pleadings and correspondence.
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• Advising on policies, procedures and governance requirements.
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• Supporting the wider legal team to deliver an efficient and professional service.
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About You

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• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx with a current practising certificate.
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• Experience handling housing and homelessness matters within local government or a similar environment.
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• Confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
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• Strong drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills.
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What's on Offer?

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• Initial 3-month locum assignment.
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• Hybrid working arrangement.
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• Interesting and varied public sector legal work.
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• Supportive team environment.
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• Competitive hourly rate.
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If you're available at short notice and looking for your next locum opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.