Housing Disrepair Solicitor — Autonomy, Growth & Impact

Douglas Scott Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd is seeking a Housing Disrepair Solicitor to join a specialist claimant team in Manchester. You will handle a high-quality caseload within a supportive, well-resourced environment, focusing on housing disrepair matters and improving client outcomes.

You will work independently within a collaborative department, managing cases from inception to settlement, drafting documents, negotiating settlements, and maintaining excellent client care while developing expertise in a growing

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with evidence of practice in housing disrepair or related fields.
• Experience handling housing disrepair claims and familiarity with civil litigation processes.
• Strong litigation and negotiation skills to progress cases and secure settlements.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while maintaining high service levels.
• Excellent client communication skills and ability to advise in clear terms.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of housing disrepair claims from inception to settlement
• Advise clients throughout the litigation process
• Draft legal documents and correspondence
• Negotiate settlements and progress claims efficiently
• Maintain excellent levels of client care

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

Experience in housing disrepair claims

Litigation skills

Negotiation skills

Caseload management

Client communication

Job description

Douglas Scott Ltd is seeking a Housing Disrepair Solicitor to join a specialist claimant team in Manchester. You will handle a high-quality caseload within a supportive, well-resourced environment, focusing on housing disrepair matters and improving client outcomes.

You will work independently within a collaborative department, managing cases from inception to settlement, drafting documents, negotiating settlements, and maintaining excellent client care while developing expertise in a growing