Legal Assistant
- Location:
-
Bootle (L30) jobs
- Salary:
- £24,646 to £26,276
- Company:
- One Vision Housing
- Job type:
- Temporary jobs
- Date posted:
- 21/11/2009 18:04
- Job id:
- 45783156
- Contact:
- Atlantic House HR Team
- Ref:
- Totaljobs
To provide support in the provision of internal legal services to the Association, providing advice to teams and liaising with external legal providers where necessary.
Carrying out, under appropriate supervision, legal proceedings for the Association in respect of matters of law relating to disrepair cases, rent arrears, anti-social behaviour and nuisance cases, gas injunction proceedings, trespasser and succession cases, untidy gardens, breaches of tenancy, property matters and general landlord and resident queries and proceedings.
To liaise with employees from other teams and provide legal advice and guidance on specific issues if required and represent the Association at court hearings before District Judges as necessary.
Instructing Counsel under the guidance of the Legal Services Manager and to work with other teams to ensure policies and procedures are reviewed and up to date and reflect legislative requirements.
Ensuring other teams within OVH are made aware of changes in legislation and that queries referred to the Legal Services team are handled in an efficient and timely manner.
Qualifications:
Experience:
In legal caseload management.
In working with external legal agencies in order to acheive the best service for the Association.
Working with front line services to ensure policy and procedures comply with legislation and encourage continuous improvement within the business.
Excellent understanding of Housing and Tenancy Legislation.
To apply please visit our website at www.ovh.org.uk or contact us on 0151 530 5565.
