Housing Disrepair Fee Earner | Case Ownership & Impact

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

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.