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Fortress Recruitment Services Ltd
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Property Lawyer to join our team working on temporary accommodation property related matters.
The assignment will be for an initial period of 18 months, 12 weeks agency, 15 months, fixed term contract.
About the Role:
As a Property Lawyer, you will provide expert legal advice and support on property-related matters in respect of temporary accommodation.
This is an exciting opportunity to apply your legal expertise in a fast-paced environment where your work will make a real impact.
We welcome applications from individuals with: Proven experience in property law. Strong negotiation and advisory skills.
The ability to manage a varied caseload effectively.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Why Join Us? You’ll be part of a dedicated team working on meaningful projects that shape local services.
We offer a supportive environment where your contributions are valued.
If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and bring your property law expertise to the team, we’d love to hear from you.
· To manage a caseload of routine and non-routine legal matters with minimum supervision.
· To provide clear, consistent and accurate legal advice to clients in the Council’s services.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
To undertake advocacy on behalf of the Council in courts and tribunals, where this is part of the work of the team.
To draft complex reports and legal documentation.
To deliver seminars or briefings to clients, colleagues, service users, Members and others.
To research and analyse the law.
To comply with the Service’s practice management standards and manage cases within that framework.
To use the case management system and to record 1350 chargeable hours per annum or such other targets as may be set by the Head of Service or Director of Legal.
To provide any performance data required by the Service promptly and accurately.
To ensure that all work is carried out to the standards required by any formal arrangement with clients.
To play a full part in the team to which the post holder is assigned, attending team meetings, briefings etc and working co-operatively with colleagues.
To participate in client liaison arrangements by providing information or attending meetings as required and to implement any client care procedures.
To keep up to date with developments in relevant areas of law, legal practice and relevant local authority services and take responsibility for self development.
To notify the Head of Service of any instructions or events that could result in a breach by the Council or an individual of any legislation, common law, standing order or rule of propriety or could constitute maladministration.
To supervise junior staff when required to do so.
To attend evening meetings as and when required.