Location Leeds
Hybrid Working
The Division
We are consistently ranked in the top tier in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK directories for Housing Management. Our expertise in both health and housing sets us apart from the competition. Our purpose is to deliver results that matter. We are proud to be the firm of choice for organisations who work to make a difference. We are committed to putting people first, doing the right thing and forward thinking.
We have handled many thousands of housing cases over the years, We have worked on some of the most complex and high profile cases faced by clients including the procedure to correctly ending a tenancy and recovering possession when a tenant passes away, the correct approach to Human Rights and Equality in tenancy management and the impact of debt relief orders and bankruptcy in possession claims for rent arrears.
Our reputation across the housing sector is built on providing proportionate, timely and high-quality case preparation and presentation and a service that demonstrates value for money. Our breadth of experience means that we are at the forefront of housing regulation, legislative and policy changes and best practice. We have the experience, resources and systems in place to deliver the services to a high quality and within agreed time frames.
The Role and Responsibilities
We are now seeking an ambitious Associate to join our Leeds office to help us build and develop our practice. The work is varied, challenging and rewarding. You will be given the opportunity to work with clients to support them and the communities they work for in an ever changing legal and regulatory landscape.
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will be someone who can work closely with clients, provide first class practical advice and who is technically proficient in housing management work. Prior experience in running a high quality litigation caseload, anti-social behaviour, residential possession claims, civil injunctions and housing disrepair will be highly regarded.
Our Associates carry out the day-to-day conduct of housing cases under supervision and with the assistance of a paralegal. In summary, Associate caseholders:
At Capsticks we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. Capsticks is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and therefore we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, background, culture, ethnicity, race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, neurodiversity, religion and beliefs.
We will make reasonable adjustments to our application and interview process to ensure that you have the best chance of success. We understand that there's not a "one size fits all" approach to adjustments so our team will work with you individually to understand more about your requirements.
Hybrid Working
The Division
We are consistently ranked in the top tier in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK directories for Housing Management. Our expertise in both health and housing sets us apart from the competition. Our purpose is to deliver results that matter. We are proud to be the firm of choice for organisations who work to make a difference. We are committed to putting people first, doing the right thing and forward thinking.
We have handled many thousands of housing cases over the years, We have worked on some of the most complex and high profile cases faced by clients including the procedure to correctly ending a tenancy and recovering possession when a tenant passes away, the correct approach to Human Rights and Equality in tenancy management and the impact of debt relief orders and bankruptcy in possession claims for rent arrears.
Our reputation across the housing sector is built on providing proportionate, timely and high-quality case preparation and presentation and a service that demonstrates value for money. Our breadth of experience means that we are at the forefront of housing regulation, legislative and policy changes and best practice. We have the experience, resources and systems in place to deliver the services to a high quality and within agreed time frames.
The Role and Responsibilities
We are now seeking an ambitious Associate to join our Leeds office to help us build and develop our practice. The work is varied, challenging and rewarding. You will be given the opportunity to work with clients to support them and the communities they work for in an ever changing legal and regulatory landscape.
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will be someone who can work closely with clients, provide first class practical advice and who is technically proficient in housing management work. Prior experience in running a high quality litigation caseload, anti-social behaviour, residential possession claims, civil injunctions and housing disrepair will be highly regarded.
Our Associates carry out the day-to-day conduct of housing cases under supervision and with the assistance of a paralegal. In summary, Associate caseholders:
- Prepare the case plan at the outset of the case; Prepare advice on procedural or evidential issues; Correspond with the defence and/or claimant and clients;
- Ensure that all factual evidence required to prove the allegations is obtained;
- Supervise paralegals;
- Instruct experts and identify if any amendments are necessary to the expert report; Prepare instructions to counsel (both our internal advocates and the external bar); Attend conferences with counsel when required;
- Undertake advocacy in the county court and comply with court directions;
- Liaise with the client and the defence/claimant in the run up to the hearing;
- Supervise the preparation of the hearing bundle by the paralegal;
At Capsticks we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. Capsticks is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and therefore we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, background, culture, ethnicity, race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, neurodiversity, religion and beliefs.
We will make reasonable adjustments to our application and interview process to ensure that you have the best chance of success. We understand that there's not a "one size fits all" approach to adjustments so our team will work with you individually to understand more about your requirements.