Latest jobs / Legal https://mydiversity.com/ 07-06-2026 <p><strong>Legal Support Officer</strong></p> <p><strong>Widnes (Hybrid Working)</strong></p> <p><strong>&pound;38,660 per annum</strong></p> <p><strong>Permanent, Full Time</strong></p> <p><strong>37 hours per week (Monday &ndash; Friday)</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Here at Halton Housing, we are looking for an experienced and proactive Legal Support Officer to work across our organisation, providing expert support on a wide range of tenancy and legal matters. This is an opportunity to apply your legal knowledge in a role that directly supports customers and communities.</p> <p><strong>What You&rsquo;ll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Attend evictions and support the lawful enforcement of tenancy possession orders</li> <li>Manage legal action across all debt recovery cases, including possession claims, money judgements and stay applications</li> <li>Assess the suitability of legal action, arrange and conduct customer interviews, and prepare, attend and present cases in court</li> <li>Initiate legal proceedings for access in compliance cases, liaise with customers to arrange access, and represent cases in court</li> <li>Take the lead on applying policies and procedures relating to tenancy breaches, providing guidance and progressing appropriate legal action</li> <li>Take ownership of a designated caseload, ensuring targets are met and positive legal outcomes are achieved</li> <li>Regularly review and improve working practices, identifying opportunities to maximise rent collection and strengthen tenancy compliance</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What You&rsquo;ll Need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Previous experience with a strong knowledge and understanding of legal processes, particularly within the civil courts</li> <li>The ability to present clear, well-reasoned arguments and confidently represent cases</li> <li>A good working knowledge of relevant legislation relating to debt recovery, anti-social behaviour and tenancy management</li> <li>Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and make recommendations</li> <li>Experience producing clear and concise reports for senior stakeholders</li> <li>The ability to evaluate options, use sound judgement and take the most appropriate course of action</li> <li>A proactive, resilient approach with a focus on delivering successful outcomes</li> <li>A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You&rsquo;ll Get:</strong></p> <ul> <li>30-day holiday entitlement, plus bank holidays</li> <li>Opportunity to buy or sell holidays</li> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working</li> <li>Supported training and development opportunities</li> <li>Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan</li> <li>Competitive Pension Scheme</li> </ul> <p>If you&rsquo;re looking for a role where your legal expertise can make a meaningful difference and you can take ownership of varied and impactful casework, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.</p> <p>We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.</p> <br /><br /><a href="https://mydiversity.com/job/13231/legal-support-officer-at-halton-housing/">Apply</a><br /> https://mydiversity.com/job/legal-support-officer-at-halton-housing-Cheshire/13231 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:02 +0100