Job Description

Housing Solicitor

We have an exciting opportunity for a Housing Solicitorto play a vital role in providing support and representation to our clients within our East Sussex based service.

Position Housing Solicitor
Location Eastbourne (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary Up to £44,607 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date Sunday 7 June 2026 at 23:59
Interview Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026

About:

As a Housing Solicitor, you will be working for a people-led organisation whose mission and values is to inspire change across Sussex.

About the Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced Housing Solicitor to join our Housing Team. You will also undertake specialist, legal advice, casework and representation for BHT Sussex clients in housing matters in relation to an existing casework allocation. Through your work in our busy and committed housing team you will be contributing to the provision of a high quality free legal service to some of the most disadvantaged and marginalised members of the community.

The Housing Solicitor will assist with supervision and file reviewsof the housing team.

The Housing Solicitor will advise and undertake legally aided casework for BHT Sussex clients in relation to housing, homelessness, disrepair and other housing related issues, in relation to an existing casework allocation, to include closing cases when necessary, billing and preparing them for billing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake legal casework on housing matters in relation to homelessness, disrepair and other housing related issues in accordance with current quality standards including the Specialist Quality Mark and SRA.

• Assist clients to resolve their housing problems including interviewing and advising clients, assessing courses of action, advising on legal procedures, and preparing cases for County Court and High Court.

• Undertake cases at the In Court Duty Scheme.

• Be responsible for the case management and accurate time recording for a casework allocation, including ensuring that cases are closed and billed promptly.

• Assist with supervision and file reviewsof the housing team.

Person Specification:

To be successful in the role of Housing Solicitor you will need to have great communication skills and be committed to the values of BHT Sussex. Some of the key skills and experience you will need to bring with you include:

• Admitted solicitor with a current Practicing Certificate this post includes assisting with supervision and file reviewsof the housing team.

• Experience of running publicly funded cases in compliance with Legal Aid Agency specification and quality standards.

• Ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

• Proven ability to meet targets whilst delivering a high-quality service for clients.

• An understanding of welfare benefit regulations and debt issues, particularly how these impact on homelessness.

In return:

In recognition of our commitment to staff, BHT Sussex has been awarded Gold Accreditation from Investors in People. We are also signed up to the Disability Confident employer scheme and have made the Mental Health at Work commitment.

You will also receive a fantastic benefits package including

· 5.5% stakeholder pension scheme and life assurance scheme

· Medical cash plan with BHSF

· Access to BHT Learning & Development platform

· Free and confidential employee assistance helpline for both personal and work-related concerns

· Cycle-to-work scheme

· Free new starter 28-day Network Saver Brighton bus pass

· Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days per annum pro rata, rising 1 day for each year of service to a maximum of 32 days pro rata

· The opportunity to participate in well-being and fundraising activities throughout the year

BHT Sussex is an equal opportunities employer using a fair and open recruitment process that fully complies with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to encouraging equality, equity, inclusion, and diversity within the workplace. As an employer we are committed to promoting and supporting our people’s social, physical and psychological health at work. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or reasonable adjustments if called for interview. BHT Sussex welcomes applications from individuals with lived experience.

BHT Sussex reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicants for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

A Basic or Standard DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service) is required on all successful applicants as a condition of employment for this post.