This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing law firm, offering a competitive salary and an exceptional benefits package, including:
Annual salary review
Bonus scheme
Flexible start and finish times
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Day off on your birthday
Pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution
Hybrid home/office working environment
Comprehensive training, development, and support
Company sick pay
City centre location
Casual dress code
Death in Service Benefit (4x salary)
Access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme
Subsidised gym membership
About the Firm
My client are a respected law firm with nearly 40 years of experience delivering an industry-leading service to clients across the UK. Specialising in housing litigation, they are dedicated to fighting for tenants living in sub-standard accommodation, ensuring landlords are held accountable. Client care is at the heart of everything we do, evidenced by our excellent reputation and strong client reviews.
The Role
As a Housing Disrepair Fee Earner / Solicitor, you will handle a caseload of pre- and post-litigated claims primarily under Sections 9A and 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. You will be responsible for managing cases from inception to conclusion, ensuring compliance with the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of pre- and post-litigation housing disrepair claims
Comply with the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Disrepair Claims
Apply knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Landlord & Tenant Act
Draught Letters of Claim and collate special damages
Assess liability by reviewing housing records
Review claimant and defendant surveyor reports
Conduct negotiations and settlements, including mediation
Liaise with counsel and issue court proceedings
Use Proclaim (claims management software) efficiently and adhere to business processes
Communicate effectively with clients and liaise professionally across the business
Support the wider team with additional duties as required
Who We're Looking For
My client is open to applicants with varying degrees of prior experience. Our structured training and support mean we have successfully assisted individuals transitioning from fast-paced litigation backgrounds such as personal injury.
