Team Lawyer – People (Housing and ASB)

Job Title: Team Lawyer – People (Adults), 1x permanent position, 1x temporary for 12 months
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Location: Wigan Town Hall
Salary: £37,890 – £41,881 per annum.
Application Closes: Sunday 14 March 2021, 11:59pm
Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 22 March 2021

Your role
As a Team Lawyer – People (Housing and ASB) you will be part of a client focussed and outcomes driven legal and democratic function. You will operate in the areas of law of Possession Proceedings, Applications under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, Homelessness and Housing Disrepair. You will work closely with client officers, Elected Members, partner organisations and other key stakeholders to assist them in the delivery of their service objectives and priorities.

About You
You will be an admitted Solicitor entitled to a current practicing certificate or have an alternative Barrister or Legal Executive qualification. You will ideally have three years post qualification experience in two areas of law from Possession Proceedings, Applications under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, Homelessness and Housing Disrepair. You will be an enthusiastic, highly motivated and professional individual with experience of providing legal advice to assist and guide clients when making decisions.

About us
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Council of the Year’ at the 2019 LGC Awards and has recently published The Deal 2030, our ambitious plan for our borough. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or ‘unbroken’ between the supporting organisations.

For further information including the Role Profile and details of how to apply, please click this link.