Are you able to practise housing law? Would you like to work for an organisation that is passionate about helping people find a way forward with their housing issues?
North Yorkshire Citizens Advice and Law Centre is an expanding service which is looking for a fully qualified Senior Housing Solicitor or Supervising Caseworker. The ideal candidate will be someone who can take a lead role in improving access to justice. You will join a team already containing a Senior Solicitor, a Trainee Solicitor and several Caseworkers.
You will have at least 3 years experience of practising in housing, particularly for people on low incomes, and ideally some experience of legal aid.
Being organised will be key for this role and you must have excellent communication and administration skills as well as IT skills, including the ability to use bespoke case recording systems.
This role can be based in any of our offices in North Yorkshire (Northallerton, Richmond, Malton, Scarborough, Selby, Harrogate, Whitby and Skipton) with occasional home working. You must be able to attend one or more of our duty courts in York, Scarborough or Harrogate when necessary.
Reserved interview dates: Week commencing 15 January 2024.