Interim Disrepair Solicitor

James Stevens Associates; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A commercial social housing provider in Hertfordshire seeks an Interim Disrepair Solicitor for a 2-3 month contract. The role involves managing legal actions, including disrepair claims, and liaising with internal teams and external solicitors. This position offers flexible working arrangements, with 2 days in the office and 3 days from home. Strong organizational and case management skills are essential for immediate impact in this critical area.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Short-term, high-value assignment

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or experienced paralegal.
• Strong organisational and case management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-based role.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain the legal actions register.
• Review existing casework to assess progress and next steps.
• Liaise with officers and external solicitors.
• Design and embed an ongoing case management system.

Skills

Organisational skills

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or experienced Paralegal

Job description

Overview

James Stevens Associates are delighted to be working with a small and vastly commercial Social Housing provider in Hertfordshire.

Interim Disrepair Solicitor

Contract details: 2- to 3-month contract; daily rate negotiable for the right level of experience; 4 or 5 days per week; outside IR35 (Limited Company or Umbrella Company available); 2 days per week in office, 3 days from home.

Location: Hertfordshire & Hybrid | Interim / Contract

Role

The Housing organisation has recently launched a central legal actions register and requires dedicated support to bring structure, clarity and progress to this critical area.

Solicitor or Paralegal (3 month fixed-term contract | Outside IR35)

You will play a pivotal role in helping us get on top of our current backlog (50 legal actions, including 40 disrepair claims) and set the foundation for robust case management going forward.

• Updating and maintaining the legal actions register
• Reviewing existing casework to assess progress and next steps
• Liaising with officers and external solicitors
• Designing and embedding an ongoing case management system

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor or experienced Paralegal
• Strong organisational and case management skills
• Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, project-based role
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate between internal teams and external legal advisors

Why Join Us?

• Immediate impact: Help shape how we manage and mitigate our legal risk exposure
• Short-term, high-value assignment: 2/3 month project with real outcomes
• Flexible arrangement: Considered outside IR35 due to the project-based, consultancy nature