Housing Disrepair Solicitor

SaccoMann; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Newcastle is seeking a Housing Disrepair Solicitor with 1-4 years of experience in affordable housing. The role involves managing a high-volume caseload of housing disrepair claims and mentoring junior staff. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Life assurance

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• 1-4 years PQE in affordable housing and volume litigation.
• Familiarity with Civil Procedure Rules.

Responsibilities

• Running a high-volume caseload of defendant housing disrepair claims.
• Managing junior fee earners.
• Supporting the wider management team.

Skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

Commercial Awareness

Job description

Sacco Mann are recruiting for a leading Legal 500 law firm who are looking for a Housing Disrepair Solicitor to join their Social Housing Litigation Team based in Newcastle. This role would suit a Solicitor with between 1 -4 years' experience within the affordable housing sector.

The Role

Joining the highly regarded team, you will be working with some of the largest affordable housing providers in the country, defending volume housing disrepair claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Running your own high-volume caseload of defendant housing disrepair claims
• Managing junior fee earners
• Supporting the wider management team

About You

• 1 -4 years PQE and experience within the affordable housing sector and volume litigation
• Familiarity with Civil Procedure Rules
• Have an interest in managing junior fee earners
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Life assurance
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Continuous professional development

If you are interested in this Housing Disrepair Solicitor role in Newcastle then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.

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