Housing Disrepair Team Leader

Puro Associates; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual salary reviews

25 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development

Job summary

Puro Associates is seeking a Housing Disrepair Team Leader in Manchester/Liverpool with hybrid working options. You will oversee a team of Fee Earners and Paralegals while handling your own caseload to drive performance and client care.

The role requires at least 2 years of litigation experience, with Housing Disrepair knowledge highly desirable. Leadership, mentoring and strong organisational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' litigation experience.
• Housing Disrepair experience is highly desirable.
• Experience supervising or managing legal staff.
• Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and Housing Disrepair litigation.
• Proactive leadership and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Housing Disrepair Fee Earners and Paralegals.
• Manage your own caseload of pre and post-litigation Housing Disrepair matters.
• Allocate workloads to meet service levels and deadlines.
• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and performance discussions.
• Coach team members and support professional development.
• Audit files and maintain quality standards.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and training.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Identify training needs and drive department improvements.
• Collaborate with senior management to improve processes and drive performance.
• Build relationships across departments for excellent client outcomes.
• Stay updated on Housing Disrepair legislation and procedures.

Skills

Litigation experience

Team leadership

Supervising legal staff

Housing Disrepair knowledge

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

Housing Disrepair Team Leader

Location: Manchester or Liverpool (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: Competitive + Bonus

Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Housing Disrepair Team Leader to join a well-established and growing specialist litigation firm. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor, Fee Earner or Team Leader looking to combine fee earning with leadership responsibilities in a supportive and ambitious environment.

You will oversee a team of Fee Earners and Paralegals while maintaining your own caseload, helping to drive performance, deliver exceptional client care and contribute to the continued growth of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Housing Disrepair Fee Earners and Paralegals.
• Manage your own caseload of pre and post-litigation Housing Disrepair matters.
• Allocate workloads effectively to ensure service levels and deadlines are achieved.
• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, probation reviews and performance discussions.
• Coach and mentor team members to support their professional development.
• Audit files, monitor quality standards and provide constructive feedback.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Identify training needs and support continuous improvement across the department.
• Work collaboratively with senior management to improve processes and drive business performance.
• Build strong working relationships across departments to ensure excellent client outcomes.
• Keep up to date with developments in Housing Disrepair legislation and litigation procedures.

About You

• Minimum of 2 years' litigation experience.
• Previous Housing Disrepair experience is highly desirable.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or managing legal staff.
• Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and Housing Disrepair litigation.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using case management systems (Proclaim desirable) and Microsoft Office.
• Commercially minded with a proactive and positive approach.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid working and flexible start and finish times.
• Annual salary reviews.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional birthday day off.
• Enhanced employer pension contribution.
• Company sick pay.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Modern city centre offices with excellent transport links.
• Casual dress policy.
• Genuine opportunities for progression into senior leadership.

If you're looking to take the next step in your Housing Disrepair career and join a firm that genuinely values its people, we'd love to hear from you.