View Vacancy -- Senior Legal Assistant Litigation
Job Title: Senior Legal Assistant - Litigation
Grade: PO1 – PO3
Salary: £30, 324- £38, 229 per annum
This is an exciting time to join a committed legal team, which is delivering ambitious, efficient and high quality legal services, enabling the Council to deliver its ‘Building a Stronger Haringey Together’ objectives. We are looking for a confident, motivated individual with strong litigation and advocacy skills, to be part of our excellent legal team.
About the role
This role is vital for the Council’s objectives of creating homes and communities where people choose to live and are able to thrive. . You will be required to manage a caseload of civil litigation and enforcement matters mainly relating to debt recovery in respect of leaseholder service charges, major works and commercial rent. You will also undertake some housing work including advocacy in housing rent possession cases.
About you
We are looking for a senior legal assistant with a least 2 years experience of debt recovery and enforcement work You will demonstrate knowledge of the law and practice in relation to civil debt recovery and have excellent advocacy and influencing skills. You must be able to lead, advise and manage a demanding caseload using your own initiative and with minimum supervision. You will also be required to work collaboratively and flexibly
Closing date for all posts: Sunday 18th March 2018
This opportunity is closed to applications.