Remote Housing Solicitor - Disrepair & Possession Expert

LJ Recruitment; Orpington; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Housing Litigation Solicitor (NQ–5 PQE) to join its remote-friendly Housing Litigation team. You will handle a varied caseload with a focus on disrepair, possession, ASB, and homelessness appeals for landlords, housing associations and local authorities.

This role offers fully remote working with flexible hours, a salary reflecting experience, and ongoing career development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with NQ to 5 years PQE in housing litigation.
• Demonstrable experience handling disrepair matters.
• Strong court advocacy skills with experience in possession claims.
• Ability to manage cases remotely and independently.
• Excellent communication and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload focused on housing litigation, incl. disrepair, possession, ASB, and homelessness appeals.
• Advise landlords, housing associations and local authorities to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Lead on disrepair claims and related housing litigation matters.
• Work remotely with minimal supervision and multi-task across cases.
• Attend occasional client or court meetings within 1.5 hours of Kent when required.

Skills

Disrepair matters

Court advocacy

Remote work

Case management

Client-focused communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor (NQ–5 PQE) in housing litigation

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking a Housing Litigation Solicitor (NQ–5 PQE) to join its remote-friendly Housing Litigation team. You will handle a varied caseload with a focus on disrepair, possession, ASB, and homelessness appeals for landlords, housing associations and local authorities.

This role offers fully remote working with flexible hours, a salary reflecting experience, and ongoing career development within a supportive team.