Housing Disrepair Fee Earner

Imperium Financial Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperium Financial Recruitment is recruiting a Housing Disrepair Fee Earner for a rapidly expanding firm of Solicitors based in Bolton. You will manage housing disrepair claims from initial instruction through to settlement or progression to litigation, with appropriate supervision.

The role is 100% office-based in Bolton, offering ownership of a varied caseload and opportunities to develop expertise as the department grows.

Qualifications

• Experience handling housing disrepair claims is essential.
• Litigation experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work with clients and external parties professionally.

Responsibilities

• Take client instructions and assess merits of potential claims.
• Review tenancy agreements, repair histories, and photos.
• Prepare letters of claim and progress pre-action steps.
• Liaise with clients, landlords, and other parties.
• Arrange expert inspections and review reports.
• Monitor deadlines and keep cases moving toward settlement or litigation.
• Maintain accurate case records and assist with billing.

Skills

Written communication

Drafting skills

Negotiation

Time management

Attention to detail

Client care

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Job description

Housing Disrepair Fee Earner

Location: Bolton

Working arrangements: 100% office-based

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Build your housing disrepair career with a rapidly expanding legal practice.

Imperium Financial Recruitment is recruiting a Housing Disrepair Fee Earner to join a rapidly expanding firm of Solicitors based in Bolton.

This opportunity would suit an experienced fee earner who enjoys taking ownership of cases, supporting clients and securing practical outcomes. You will join a busy team, managing a varied housing disrepair caseload and contributing to the continued development of the department.

The position is 100% office-based in Bolton.

The role

You will manage housing disrepair claims from initial instruction through to settlement or progression to litigation, depending on your experience and with appropriate supervision.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking client instructions and assessing the background and merits of potential claims.
• Reviewing tenancy agreements, repair histories, photographs and supporting correspondence.
• Preparing letters of claim and progressing cases through the pre-action process.
• Liaising with clients, landlords, opposing representatives, surveyors and other relevant parties.
• Arranging expert inspections and reviewing reports to identify issues requiring further investigation.
• Preparing witness statements, schedules and other supporting case documents.
• Negotiating repairs, compensation and settlement terms under appropriate supervision.
• Assisting with litigated matters or managing them where your experience permits.
• Monitoring deadlines, following up on outstanding information and keeping cases moving.
• Providing clear, regular updates and explaining the next steps to clients.
• Maintaining accurate records on the case management system.
• Managing work in progress and supporting billing and costs recovery.
• Meeting agreed performance and quality standards while maintaining a high level of client care.

About you

Previous experience handling housing disrepair claims is essential. You should be comfortable managing a caseload and communicating professionally with clients and external parties.

You will also bring:

• A practical understanding of housing disrepair claims and the pre-action process.
• Strong written communication and drafting skills.
• The ability to review evidence, identify gaps and recognise when guidance is required.
• Good negotiation skills and a proactive approach to resolving cases.
• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A sensitive approach to clients, including those in vulnerable circumstances.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate file management.
• The ability to work independently and contribute to a busy team.

Experience of litigated housing disrepair claims would be advantageous. Applications are welcomed from candidates with relevant fee-earning experience, whether legally qualified or qualified through practical experience.

The opportunity

• Join a rapidly expanding firm with a growing housing disrepair department.
• Take ownership of a varied caseload.
• Work closely with colleagues in an office-based team.
• Contribute ideas to improve case progression and client service.
• Develop your technical skills and take on greater responsibility as your experience grows.