Locum Lawyer - Housing, Homelessness & Civil Litigation
17 days ago
Chatham
Locum Lawyer - Housing, Homelessness & Civil Litigation \n 3-Month Contract | Hybrid Working | Kent (Nr Maidstone) \n An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Locum Lawyer to join a busy and supportive legal team on an initial 3-month contract. \n 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. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Managing a caseload of housing, homelessness and litigation matters.\n, • Providing practical legal advice to clients and stakeholders.\n, • Drafting legal documents, pleadings and correspondence.\n, • Advising on policies, procedures and governance requirements.\n, • Supporting the wider legal team to deliver an efficient and professional service.\n\n About You \n\n • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx with a current practising certificate.\n, • Experience handling housing and homelessness matters within local government or a similar environment.\n, • Confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.\n, • Strong drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills.\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Initial 3-month locum assignment.\n, • Hybrid working arrangement.\n, • Interesting and varied public sector legal work.\n, • Supportive team environment.\n, • Competitive hourly rate.\n\n If you're available at short notice and looking for your next locum opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.