Housing Litigation Solicitor

Job Title: Housing Litigation Officer
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary:  £42,064.90 per annum (£44,197.00 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday
Location: Liverpool
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
The difference you will make as a Housing Litigation Officer.
You will be part of and support the in-house Legal Team with the provision of high quality, well-judged and informed legal advice to the operational business in relation to its housing management functions and Housing Litigation. 
About you
We are looking for someone with.

• Professional legal qualification as recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or equivalent body. 
• Strong technical experience in dealing with a wide range of non-contentious housing management matters and contentious landlord and tenant matters (including disrepair; anti-social behaviour, possession, Injunctions and contempt of Court applications), either on the Claimant or Defendant side. 
• Experience of successfully managing a large caseload successfully, achieving excellent outcomes. 

Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. 
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension 
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview 
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.