Legal Officer

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We have a great opportunity for an experienced Legal Officer to join our Income Legal team, reporting to the Income Legal Manager.

The team, are primarily responsible for attending court hearings for rent possession claims as well as some gas injunction and trespass hearings. You will prepare legal documentation for court and assist in the initial stages of dispute resolution for disrepair cases.Maximising the company’s income collection and ensuring the best legal outcome for Midland Heart and its customers.

Our ideal candidate will have experience of attending court, ideally with regards to rent possession claims, have a sound knowledge of Housing Law and Civil Procedure Rules, and are able to both problem-solve and handle difficult situations.

You’ll have great people skills, with a passion and enthusiasm for delivering a quality service.  As well as being a people person, you will also be business focussed, flexible and have the ability to manage and prioritise a large and varied workload with completing priorities and deadlines.

 You will also play a key role in furthering the growth and success of the department.

Who are we?  Midland Heart is one of the leading UK housing businesses, providing support to help people to live independently.  Founded in 1925 we deliver housing and support by providing 33,000 high quality affordable homes to over 70,000 customers across 55 local authority areas. We have a new corporate strategy and plan to take us to 2020 and beyond; we are ambitious and confident about our future.

What can we offer you?  We are a flexible employer, focussed on outputs.  Alongside a generous leave entitlement, you will have access to a range of voluntary and salary sacrifice benefits, including generous pension arrangements and opportunity.

The role is based in our Bath Row office but provides a service across all of Midland Heart’s geographical regions and so travel will be an essential part of the role.  As such, it is essential that you both drive and have access to a car. 

Please fully read the role profile, before applying.

To apply please register on our candidate portal and submit a comprehensive CV setting out your career history with a cover letter of no more than 2 pages which clearly explains how you think you meet the requirements of this role and which demonstrates your career achievements

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Monday 18th September 2017.