Locum Lawyer - Housing, Homelessness & Civil Litigation

Locum Lawyer - Housing, Homelessness & Civil Litigation

3-Month Contract Hybrid Working Kent (Nr Maidstone)

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Locum Lawyer to join a busy and supportive legal team on an initial 3-month contract.

You will manage a varied caseload focusing on Housing and Homelessness Law, alongside general civil litigation matters, providing high-quality legal advice and representation to internal clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of housing, homelessness and litigation matters.
• Providing practical legal advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Drafting legal documents, pleadings and correspondence.
• Advising on policies, procedures and governance requirements.
• Supporting the wider legal team to deliver an efficient and professional service.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx with a current practising certificate.
• Experience handling housing and homelessness matters within local government or a similar environment.
• Confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer?

• Initial 3-month locum assignment.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Interesting and varied public sector legal work.
• Supportive team environment.
• Competitive hourly rate.

If you're available at short notice and looking for your next locum opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.