Housing Disrepair Solicitor

Express Solicitors; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor to manage a caseload of claims from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have strong drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills, alongside a commitment to client care. This full-time position offers a competitive basic salary of up to £55,000, dependent on experience, along with a generous commission scheme. Benefits include hybrid working, health support, and additional holiday days, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

23 days holiday, rising to 26 days

Private medical insurance after 2 years

Access to onsite gym

Social activities support

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE/CILEX preferred, but qualified by experience also considered.
• Proven experience handling housing disrepair or civil litigation matters.
• Strong knowledge of pre-action protocols, CPR, and evidential requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Housing Disrepair claims from cradle to grave.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, accurate legal advice to clients.
• Prepare and draft key legal documentation, including pleadings and correspondence.
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients in court as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues to secure positive case outcomes.

Skills

Tenacity

Ability

Enthusiasm

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Advocacy skills

Empathetic communication

Organisational skills

Time-management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (3+ years PQE preferred)

Tools

Proclaim (case management software)

Job description

Job Title: Housing Disrepair Solicitor

Location: Sharston, M22 4SN

Salary: A basic salary of up to £55,000, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears

Job type: Full time, Permanent

About us

Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business.

About the role

We are looking for a driven and experienced Claimant Housing Disrepair Solicitor to join our expanding team. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of housing disrepair matters on behalf of tenants, delivering exceptional client care and achieving strong legal outcomes.

Ideally, you will have 3+ years' PQE/CILEX, although we will also consider candidates who are qualified by experience. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are essential qualities for achieving the best results for our clients. This role involves managing a full caseload of both pre- and post-issue Housing Disrepair claims.

We offer a highly competitive commission structure in which every lawyer receives a percentage of each successful case-without caps or hurdles-ensuring you are rewarded for every completion.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of Housing Disrepair claims from cradle to grave
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, accurate legal advice to clients.
• Prepare and draft key legal documentation, including pleadings, witness statements, and correspondence.
• Negotiate settlements and, where required, represent clients in court.
• Work effectively within a fast-paced, target-driven environment. Supervise a small sub-team as required.
• Collaborate with colleagues to secure positive case outcomes.
• Stay informed on relevant legislation, case law, and regulatory developments.
• Draft letters of claim and conduct all aspects of litigation, including liaising with defendants, experts, and opposing solicitors.
• Assess liability and quantum, obtain expert evidence, and prepare schedules of loss.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and settlement meetings when necessary.
• Maintain strong, supportive client communication throughout the life of each case.
• Ensure cases progress efficiently and comply with internal, SRA, and FCA requirements where applicable.
• Utilise case management systems and digital workflows effectively.

Person Specification

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (3 + years PQE preferred, but all levels considered).
• Proven experience handling housing disrepair or civil litigation matters.
• Strong knowledge of pre-action protocols, CPR, and evidential requirements.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Empathetic, client-focused communicator committed to achieving the best outcomes.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Experience supporting vulnerable clients.
• Experience using case management software; Proclaim experience is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to manage litigated cases from start to finish
• Genuine tenacity and a proactive approach.
• Solid understanding of civil procedure rules and litigation trends, with the ability to apply them strategically.

Salary & Hours

A basic salary of up to £55,000, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears

Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday.

Benefits

Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation

23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays

Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement

Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme

Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more

Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.

Recruitment Process

Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning.

Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer, Solicitor, Housing Disrepair Lawyer, Housing Disrepair Caseworker, Legal Fee Earner, Housing Disrepair Litigator will also be considered for this role.