Housing Disrepair Fee Earner/Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Birkenhead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm is seeking experienced Housing Disrepair Fee Earners or Solicitors for its new Liverpool office. The role involves managing housing disrepair cases from instruction to resolution, requiring strong litigation skills and attention to detail, with opportunities for career development and a flexible working model.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Enhanced pension contribution

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing and lifestyle perks

Supportive and inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Housing Disrepair is essential.
• Strong litigation and negotiation skills required.
• Self-motivated and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload under Sections 9A and 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985.
• Draft letters of claim, manage negotiations, and prepare cases for litigation.
• Collaborate across legal teams maintaining client care standards.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Case Management

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

Housing Disrepair Fee Earner or Solicitor – Liverpool (City Centre + Hybrid Working)

Hybrid + Flexible Hours

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Housing Disrepair Fee Earners or Solicitors to join a reputable and expanding firm as they open their new Liverpool office. With decades of specialist experience in tenant litigation, this team is known for its client-first ethos and strong results—now they’re bringing that same energy to Merseyside.

The Role

You’ll manage a caseload of housing disrepair matters from initial instruction through to resolution, including both pre- and post-litigated files. You’ll work autonomously but with strong operational support, using modern systems and streamlined processes to deliver the best outcomes for your clients.

Duties include:

• Running a caseload under Sections 9A and 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
• Drafting letters of claim, reviewing evidence, and preparing cases for litigation
• Managing negotiations, settlements, and court proceedings
• Collaborating across legal teams and maintaining high client care standards
• Using a case management system to handle volume litigation efficiently

What You'll Need:

• Proven Housing Disrepair experience is essential
• Strong litigation and negotiation skills
• Comfortable using case management systems (Proclaim or similar)
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and self-motivated
• Backgrounds in PI or fast-track litigation will also be considered if you’re open to retraining—with full support provided.

What’s in it for You:

• Competitive salary + achievable monthly bonus
• Flexible working with a hybrid home/office model
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Career development opportunities and structured progression
• Wellbeing and lifestyle perks
• Supportive and inclusive team culture

This is a brilliant chance to join a long-standing legal brand ideal for someone who wants to grow with a firm that’s going places.

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