Qualified Solicitor

MPJ Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Modern offices

Clear progression

Training & development

Supportive team

Job summary

MPJ Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Qualified Solicitor to join a Manchester-based firm in Housing Disrepair & Civil Litigation. You will manage your own caseload and progress to expand your expertise within a growing team, with hybrid working and clear progression.

This role offers a £40,000 basic salary, a performance-related bonus, modern City Centre offices, ongoing training, and a supportive environment to advance your litigation career.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with experience in litigation.
• Housing Disrepair experience or interest in the sector is desirable.
• Strong drafting, communication and negotiation abilities; able to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of Housing Disrepair claims.
• Handling both pre-litigation and litigated matters.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and court documents.
• Reviewing expert evidence and disclosure.
• Negotiating settlements and advising clients.
• Preparing matters for hearings and trial where required.
• Working with colleagues to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ensuring compliance with court deadlines and Civil Procedure Rules.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting & pleadings

Negotiation skills

Time management

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Solicitor

Housing Disrepair & Civil Litigation

Manchester City Centre | Hybrid Working | £40,000 + Bonus

Are you a Qualified Solicitor looking to join a growing litigation team that offers genuine long-term career progression, hybrid working and the opportunity to develop your expertise within Housing Disrepair? MPJ Recruitment is working with an established Manchester-based law firm seeking an ambitious Solicitor to take the next step in their legal career.

What's In It For You?

• £40,000 basic salary
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Modern Manchester City Centre offices
• Clear progression pathway and promotion opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to specialise in a growing area of litigation

The Role

You’ll manage your own caseload of Housing Disrepair matters, handling claims from pre-litigation through to settlement while developing your litigation skills within an experienced and supportive team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a caseload of Housing Disrepair claims
• Handling both pre-litigation and litigated matters
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and court documents
• Reviewing expert evidence and disclosure
• Negotiating settlements and advising clients
• Preparing matters for hearings and trial where required
• Working closely with colleagues to achieve positive client outcomes
• Ensuring compliance with court deadlines and the Civil Procedure Rules

About You

We're interested in speaking with candidates who:

• Are a Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Have experience within litigation gained during a Training Contract, Paralegal role or fee-earning position
• Have Housing Disrepair experience or a genuine interest in developing within the sector
• Possess strong drafting, communication and negotiation skills
• Are organised, proactive and able to manage competing deadlines
• Have experience of Housing Conditions and/or HDR claims (desirable but not essential)

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and ambitious legal practice that invests in its people and promotes from within. You'll gain responsibility from the outset, benefit from ongoing support and development, and have the chance to build a long-term career within a successful litigation team.