Housing Disrepair Lawyer

Housing Disrepair Lawyer focuses on managing a full caseload of housing disrepair claims from cradle to grave.

What the role involves

• Managing a full caseload of Housing Disrepair claims from cradle to grave.
• Drafting letters of claim, pleadings, witness statements and other legal documentation.
• Conducting litigation, including liaising with defendants, experts and opposing solicitors.
• Assessing liability and quantum, obtaining expert evidence and preparing schedules of loss.
• Negotiating settlements and attending hearings, mediations and settlement meetings where required.
• Providing clear legal advice and maintaining excellent client communication throughout the life of each matter.

Skills and requirements

• Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors, Legal Executives or candidates qualified through experience, ideally with 3+ years’ PQE, although all levels will be considered.
• Experience handling Housing Disrepair or claimant civil litigation matters.
• Strong working knowledge of CPR, pre-action protocols and litigation processes.
• Experience managing litigated claims from start to finish.

Candidate fit

• professional judgement, legal knowledge, client communication, and careful file management

Additional role context

• This role offers the chance to handle a varied and rewarding caseload while benefiting from a highly competitive uncapped commission structure that rewards every successful complet.

Known job details

• Pay: £55,000