Housing Disrepair Litigator

Cape Clarke; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission on successful case

Hybrid working after probation

Monthly commissions on successful cas

Job summary

Cape Clarke in Manchester is seeking a Housing Disrepair Litigator to manage pre-issue and litigated files, draft claims and statements, and assess liability. The role offers hybrid working after probation and uncapped commission on successful cases, with a focus on supporting vulnerable tenants through the process.

The successful candidate will have housing disrepair or civil litigation experience, with three years PQE preferred but not mandatory, and will navigate CPR and pre-action procedures

Qualifications

• Three years' PQE or equivalent experience preferred, but other levels will be considered.
• Confidence with the CPR, pre-action procedure, drafting and case management.
• Housing disrepair experience or strong relevant civil litigation background.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-issue and litigated housing disrepair files.
• Prepare letters of claim, pleadings, witness statements and schedules of loss.
• Assess liability and quantum, instruct experts and negotiate settlements.
• Keep tenants informed and support vulnerable clients through the litigation process.

Skills

Litigation experience

Housing disrepair

Civil litigation

Education

Solicitor or equivalent qualification

Job description

Housing Disrepair Litigator

Salary: £35,000 - £57,000 + commission
Location: Manchester | Hybrid working after probation
Experience: Housing disrepair / civil litigation experience

Run tenant housing disrepair claims from initial instructions through to settlement or trial. This claimant team is expanding and offers monthly commission on successful cases, alongside hybrid working after probation.

The Role

• Manage pre-issue and litigated housing disrepair files.
• Prepare letters of claim, pleadings, witness statements and schedules of loss.
• Assess liability and quantum, instruct experts and negotiate settlements.
• Keep tenants informed and support vulnerable clients through the litigation process.

About You

• A solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or experienced non-qualified litigator.
• Housing disrepair experience or a strong relevant civil litigation background.
• Three years' PQE or equivalent experience is preferred, but other levels will be considered.
• Confidence with the CPR, pre-action procedure, drafting and case management.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working on a 3/2 pattern after probation.
• Uncapped commission on successful cases, without a billing hurdle.
• Responsibility for your own cases within an established claimant team.