Housing Disrepair Fee Earner in Manchester

Job description

Housing Disrepair Solicitor / Fee Earner

Offices in both Manchester and Liverpool – Hybrid working available (Fully onsite to begin with then after probation you can work 50/50 onsite/remote working)

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 plus bonus (dependent on experience)

Hours: Flexible start and finish times

The Opportunity

A leading law firm with a strong reputation in housing litigation is looking to expand its team with experienced Solicitors and Fee Earners. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive

environment where professional development and work life balance are genuinely valued.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive salary £30,000 to £40,000 plus bonus
• Hybrid home and office working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
• Annual salary review
• Casual dress policy
• Subsidised gym membership
• Company sick pay and death in service benefit (4x salary)
• Training, support and clear opportunities for progression
• Access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a caseload of housing disrepair matters from start to finish.

The work will involve both pre-litigated and litigated claims, brought under Sections 9a and 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Your duties will include:

• Running a caseload of housing disrepair claims from inception to conclusion
• Drafting Letters of Claim and issuing court proceedings where required
• Reviewing housing records, surveyor reports and other evidence
• Collating special damages and preparing schedules
• Negotiating settlements and attending mediations
• Liaising with counsel and other stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate records using Proclaim case management system
• Providing excellent service and communication to clients

About You

Applications are welcomed from Solicitors, Fee Earners or experienced Litigators with relevant housing disrepair or civil litigation experience.

Essential requirements include:

• Experience in housing disrepair or at least 10 years civil litigation experience
• Ability to bill at Grade B or above
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a busy caseload
• Previous use of case management systems (Proclaim experience preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence in handling your own litigation and negotiations

How to Apply

If you are looking to join a progressive law firm where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded, please apply with your most recent CV.

You must be authorised to work in the UK.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English