Legal Housing Officer

Dudley - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 30 - 30

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

7-8 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC) is seeking an experienced Legal Housing Officer to join the Law & Governance Division within the Finance & Legal Directorate.

Reporting to the Senior Solicitor (Community Safety) the postholder will provide legal support and advice to Housing Services in relation to tenancy enforcement possession proceedings anti-social behaviour and associated court actions.

This is a temporary position running from 2 March 2026 to 30 October 2026 based in Dudley offering a rate of 30.00 per hour (Pre-AWR). The role falls inside IR35 and expenses are not permitted.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Assisting solicitors with the day-to-day management of housing litigation cases.

Managing cases involving notices to quit introductory tenancy extensions and abatement notices.

Providing legal advice to Housing Services on tenancy enforcement anti-social behaviour and possession proceedings.

Drafting legal documentation including notices claim forms particulars of claim injunction applications committal applications closure orders and warrants.

Preparing witness statements and affidavits through interviews with staff partners and members of the public.

Attending County Court High Court and Magistrates/Youth Court hearings alongside Counsel.

Preparing court bundles trial indexes and supporting documentation.

Reviewing referrals and evidence for legal action and advising Housing teams accordingly.

Attending multi-agency meetings to provide legal guidance and clarify available enforcement options.

Drafting and advising on policies and procedures relating to housing enforcement matters.

Liaising with internal departments external agencies and technical officers.

Handling correspondence and telephone queries relating to individual cases.

Supporting complainants and witnesses throughout the legal process.

Deputising for the responsible solicitor where required.

Skills/Experience:

Proven experience in housing law within a local authority or public sector setting.

Strong knowledge of tenancy enforcement possession proceedings and anti-social behaviour legislation.

Experience drafting legal notices court applications and enforcement documentation.

Familiarity with County Court High Court and Magistrates Court procedures.

Ability to prepare court bundles and manage case files independently.

Experience advising non-legal colleagues on complex housing law matters.

Strong understanding of relevant housing legislation and enforcement powers.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage a caseload and work on own initiative.

Experience attending court hearings and supporting Counsel.

Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and equality legislation.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 28/02/2026.

Driving licence required (subject to DVLA check).

Required Skills:

Proven experience in housing law within a local authority or public sector setting. Strong knowledge of tenancy enforcement possession proceedings and anti-social behaviour legislation. Experience drafting legal notices court applications and enforcement documentation. Familiarity with County Court High Court and Magistrates Court procedures. Ability to prepare court bundles and manage case files independently. Experience advising non-legal colleagues on complex housing law matters. Strong understanding of relevant housing legislation and enforcement powers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage a caseload and work on own initiative. Experience attending court hearings and supporting Counsel. Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and equality legislation.

7-8 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC) is seeking an experienced Legal Housing Officer to join the Law & Governance Division within the Finance & Legal Directorate. Reporting to the Senior Solicitor (Community Safety) the postholder will pr...