Housing Disrepair Solicitor - #2135988
qed legal
Date: 52 minutes ago
City: Manchester
Salary:
£50,000
-
£65,000
/ year
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
Housing Disrepair Solicitor £45,000 - £65,000
Location: Deansgate, Central Manchester
A fantastic opportunity for a Housing Disrepair Solicitor or Fee Earner to join a leading legal service provider's brand new firm based in Central Manchester.
A new firm is being set up in a beautiful, iconic building just off Deansgate, and this is an exciting opportunity to join the team at an early stage of its growth.
The firm specialises in litigation and will initially deal with legal matters relating to housing disrepair, property disputes and housing law. This group has some of the best funding available and the support of a leading North West firm. They also offer an excellent opportunity for individuals to progress into a senior position quickly due to their rapid expansion.
The Role:
Case Management: Managing an active caseload of housing disrepair matters from initial instruction through to completion or trial, ensuring compliance and a high standard of work througout.
Legal Drafting: Preparing letters of claim, pleadings, formal court documents, witness statements, schedules of loss etc.
Evidence Gathering: Liaising with surveyors, environmental health officers, and medical experts to obtain and review reports, assess liability, and quantify damages relating to housing conditions.
Litigation & Settlements: Negotiating settlements with landlords, housing associations, and their representatives, attending case management hearings where required, and preparing trial bundles for court proceedings.
The Individual:
At least one year PQE with 1 year of fee-earning experience in Housing Disrepair.
Experience handling housing disrepair claims, claimant litigation, or wider contentious civil litigation, ideally with exposure to the Housing Conditions Pre-Action Protocol.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in case management systems such as Proclaim or similar platforms, alongside strong drafting skills and familiarity with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
Personal Attributes: Strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing deadlines, attention to detail, and effective communication skills when dealing with clients, experts, and opposing parties.
Apply:
If you're interested in applying for this HDR, Housing Disrepair Solicitor role in Manchester, please send your CV to: or call for more information.
Location: Deansgate, Central Manchester
A fantastic opportunity for a Housing Disrepair Solicitor or Fee Earner to join a leading legal service provider's brand new firm based in Central Manchester.
A new firm is being set up in a beautiful, iconic building just off Deansgate, and this is an exciting opportunity to join the team at an early stage of its growth.
The firm specialises in litigation and will initially deal with legal matters relating to housing disrepair, property disputes and housing law. This group has some of the best funding available and the support of a leading North West firm. They also offer an excellent opportunity for individuals to progress into a senior position quickly due to their rapid expansion.
The Role:
Case Management: Managing an active caseload of housing disrepair matters from initial instruction through to completion or trial, ensuring compliance and a high standard of work througout.
Legal Drafting: Preparing letters of claim, pleadings, formal court documents, witness statements, schedules of loss etc.
Evidence Gathering: Liaising with surveyors, environmental health officers, and medical experts to obtain and review reports, assess liability, and quantify damages relating to housing conditions.
Litigation & Settlements: Negotiating settlements with landlords, housing associations, and their representatives, attending case management hearings where required, and preparing trial bundles for court proceedings.
The Individual:
At least one year PQE with 1 year of fee-earning experience in Housing Disrepair.
Experience handling housing disrepair claims, claimant litigation, or wider contentious civil litigation, ideally with exposure to the Housing Conditions Pre-Action Protocol.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in case management systems such as Proclaim or similar platforms, alongside strong drafting skills and familiarity with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
Personal Attributes: Strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing deadlines, attention to detail, and effective communication skills when dealing with clients, experts, and opposing parties.
Apply:
If you're interested in applying for this HDR, Housing Disrepair Solicitor role in Manchester, please send your CV to: or call for more information.
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