Legal Officer

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We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Legal Officer at our offices in Birmingham City Centre. You will be part of our Income Legal Team which is primarily responsible for:

• Attending court hearings for rent possession claims as well as some gas injunction and trespass hearings.
• Assisting in the initial stages of dispute resolution for disrepair cases.
• Preparing legal documentation ready for court.
• Maximising the company’s income collection and ensuring the best legal outcome for Midland Heart and its customers.

The ideal candidate must be flexible, organised and able to work to tight deadlines. You will also play a key role in furthering the growth and success of the department.

As a Legal Officer you will be required to attend the county courts in the regions covered by Midland Heart.  As such, it is essential that you can both drive and have access to a car.

If you have a sound knowledge of Housing Law and Civil Procedure Rules, and are able to both problem-solve and handle difficult situations, then we would like to hear from you.

In return we offer:

• A competitive salary which is regularly reviewed and benchmarked with the market
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after a qualifying period
• Agile working
• Company pension 
• Childcare vouchers
• Shopping & leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular tailored training & personal development plans

All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service check the costs of which will be met by Midland Heart.

If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or one in a different format, for example large print, please contact the HR department on 0845 850 1020 ext 5940.

Please do read the role profile before you begin your application. CVs will not be considered, so please complete the application form in full.

Midland Heart aspires to be a digital organisation that minimises its impact on the environment. Wherever possible, we will conduct transactions digitally rather than by paper and ask that current and future employees share this commitment. Where required, we will support colleagues to be digitally enabled.