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Our charity has paid staff that work alongside our volunteers to deliver and run our free advice services.

We offer a friendly and supportive work environment and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of local people. 

Take a look at our Behaviours Framework for a sense of the attitudes and approaches we take to our work at Citizens Advice in North and West Kent. It draws together the behaviours and expectations which we believe are essential for our organisation to be inclusive and effective.

 

Employee benefits

We want our staff to feel appreciated and well rewarded for the valuable work they do, so we try to offer generous benefits to our employees including:

  • A 35 hour working week, with flexibility where needed
  • 30 days annual leave days (including bank holidays) for full time staff, plus an 4 additional days leave between Xmas and New Year 
  • Policies that support a healthy work-life balance
  • Pension scheme
  • Commitment to continued professional development
  • Comfortable offices in town centre locations

Promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively are integral to our ethos as an employer and service provider.  We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Current Vacancies Click on the role below to find out more about it and how to apply

Description

Housing Solicitor (Hybrid role – in Kent)

Salary: £38,000–£55,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Any North & West Kent Citizens Advice & Kent Law Centre office (Gravesend, Dartford, Swanley, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells or Folkestone) + hybrid working (up to 2 days/week from home)

 

Make a real impact. Help prevent homelessness. Shape a growing legal service for Kent.

 

North & West Kent Citizens Advice and Kent Law Centre is expanding its specialist housing legal team — and we’re looking for a committed Housing Solicitor who shares our passion for social justice.

This is an exciting moment to join us. We support over 19,000 clients each year across North and West Kent, and our new Law Centre status (November 2025) marks the beginning of an ambitious journey to strengthen free, high‑quality legal advice in our communities.

If you’re motivated, client‑focused and ready for a role where you can genuinely change lives, we’d love to hear from you.

 

About the role

As a Housing Solicitor, you will:

  • Provide specialist housing law advice and casework, including possession proceedings, homelessness appeals, counterclaims, and disrepair.
  • Deliver services under our Legal Aid contracts.
  • Represent clients at all stages of a case, including court advocacy where appropriate.
  • Manage your own varied caseload while meeting Legal Aid billing targets.
  • Support and, where appropriate, supervise junior colleagues within the housing advice team.
  • Play a key role in shaping and developing our housing legal aid provision as part of the new Kent Law Centre.
  • Contribute to research, campaigns and wider organisational goals.

 

Who we’re looking for

Essential:

  • Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE (as defined by the Legal Services Act 2007).
  • Able to meet Legal Aid Agency housing supervisor requirements.
  • At least 2 years’ recent experience providing LAA housing advice and representation.
  • Strong working knowledge of housing legislation, homelessness, disrepair, mortgage repossessions, and relevant case law.
  • Experience managing complex caseloads and meeting Legal Aid targets.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Highly organised, with an ordered approach to casework and ability to work independently.
  • Strong digital skills, including case management systems (e.g., Casebook).
  • Commitment to Citizens Advice values and confidentiality.

Desirable:

  • Experience delivering court duty desk services.
  • Experience in voluntary or community sector settings.
  • Experience training or supporting colleagues.
  • Knowledge of judicial review processes.

 

For further information, please download the job pack:  Housing Solicitor Job Pack

 

How to apply

To express your interest, please send your CV to:
ann.starke@nwkent.cab.org.uk

There is no closing date — we are accepting applications until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.

 

Description

Housing Solicitor (Hybrid role – in Kent)

Salary: £38,000–£55,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Anywhere in the UK – we are open to candidates working fully remotely

 

Make a real impact. Help prevent homelessness. Shape a growing legal service for Kent.

 

North & West Kent Citizens Advice and Kent Law Centre is expanding its specialist housing legal team — and we’re looking for a committed Housing Solicitor who shares our passion for social justice.

This is an exciting moment to join us. We support over 19,000 clients each year across North and West Kent, and our new Law Centre status (November 2025) marks the beginning of an ambitious journey to strengthen free, high‑quality legal advice in our communities.

If you’re motivated, client‑focused and ready for a role where you can genuinely change lives, we’d love to hear from you.

 

About the role

As a Housing Solicitor, you will:

  • Provide specialist housing law advice and casework, including possession proceedings, homelessness appeals, counterclaims, and disrepair.
  • Deliver services under our Legal Aid contracts.
  • Represent clients at all stages of a case, including court advocacy where appropriate.
  • Manage your own varied caseload while meeting Legal Aid billing targets.
  • Support and, where appropriate, supervise junior colleagues within the housing advice team.
  • Play a key role in shaping and developing our housing legal aid provision as part of the new Kent Law Centre.
  • Contribute to research, campaigns and wider organisational goals.

 

Who we’re looking for

Essential:

  • Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE (as defined by the Legal Services Act 2007).
  • Able to meet Legal Aid Agency housing supervisor requirements.
  • At least 2 years’ recent experience providing LAA housing advice and representation.
  • Strong working knowledge of housing legislation, homelessness, disrepair, mortgage repossessions, and relevant case law.
  • Experience managing complex caseloads and meeting Legal Aid targets.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Highly organised, with an ordered approach to casework and ability to work independently.
  • Strong digital skills, including case management systems (e.g., Casebook).
  • Commitment to Citizens Advice values and confidentiality.

Desirable:

  • Experience in voluntary or community sector settings.
  • Experience training or supporting colleagues.
  • Knowledge of judicial review processes.

 

For further information, please download the job pack:  Housing Solicitor Job Pack

 

How to apply

To express your interest, please send your CV to:
ann.starke@nwkent.cab.org.uk

There is no closing date — we are accepting applications until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.

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