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Locum Housing Litigation Solicitor Long-term locum contract of 12 Months £55-£60 per hour depending on experience and office attendance Hybrid workingThe Role Manage a full housing litigation caseload Handle possession proceedings, rent arrears and anti-social behaviour matters Conduct housing disrepair work, including defending related claims Defend housing-related judicial review applications Obtain injunctions, including utility access injunctions Attend court regularly and undertake advocacyRequirements Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive Recent local authority housing litigation experience Strong advocacy skills with the ability to attend court Able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision Experience handling disrepair, ASB, possession and injunction mattersThis is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established local authority legal team, working on a varied caseload with plenty of advocacy and a flexible hybrid working arrangement. For further details, please get in touch. The Oyster Partnership Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Proof of eligibility will be requested before any offer is confirmed. By applying, you consent to processing your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and our Privacy Policy, for the purposes of this recruitment process only. Your data will be held securely and not shared with third parties without consent