Solicitor

Time Recruitment; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Salary from £45,000

Annual salary review

6% employer pension contribution

Death in Service benefit (4x salary)

Subsidised gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

Modern city-centre offices

Casual dress policy

Job summary

Time Recruitment Solutions is recruiting for a Housing Disrepair Solicitor to join a leading law firm in Manchester City Centre or Liverpool. The role offers hybrid working from £45,000 plus a lucrative bonus and a supportive environment.

You will manage your own caseload of pre- and post-litigated Housing Disrepair claims, handling matters from inception through to settlement or trial, with excellent career progression and wellbeing focus.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with Housing Disrepair experience.
• Experience handling pre- and post-litigation housing disrepair claims.
• Ability to bill at Grade B or above and manage own caseload.
• Strong client care skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of pre and post-litigated Housing Disrepair claims.
• Draft Letters of Claim and legal documents.
• Review liability evidence, housing records and surveyor reports.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediations.
• Issue court proceedings and conduct litigation activities.
• Liaise with Counsel and other legal professionals.
• Maintain accurate records using a Case Management System.
• Deliver excellent client care throughout the lifecycle of each claim.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

Housing Disrepair litigation

Billing at Grade B+

Client communication

Litigation caseload management

Organised with attention to detail

Case Management System

Tools

Case Management System

Job description

Housing Disrepair Solicitor

Manchester City Centre or Liverpool Hybrid Working From £45,000 + Bonus

Time Recruitment Solutions are proud to be a preferred recruitment partner to a highly successful and rapidly expanding law firm specialising in Housing Disrepair litigation.

Due to continued growth and increasing client demand, our client is looking to appoint experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitors to join their established teams in either Manchester or Liverpool.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a market-leading practice with a strong reputation, outstanding staff retention and a genuine commitment to employee development, wellbeing and career progression.

The Opportunity

You will manage your own caseload of pre and post-litigated Housing Disrepair claims, acting on behalf of tenants and handling matters from inception through to settlement or trial.

Working within a supportive and highly experienced team, you will play a key role in delivering excellent outcomes for clients while benefiting from a flexible and rewarding working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of pre and post-litigated Housing Disrepair claims
• Handle claims under Sections 9A and 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
• Ensure compliance with the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims
• Draft Letters of Claim and legal documentation
• Review liability evidence, housing records and surveyor reports
• Quantify and collate special damages
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediations
• Issue court proceedings and conduct litigation activities
• Liaise with Counsel and other legal professionals
• Maintain accurate records using a Case Management System
• Deliver excellent client care throughout the lifecycle of each claim

What's On Offer

• Salary from £45,000 depending on experience
• Lucrative bonus scheme
• Hybrid working model
• Flexible start and finish times
• Annual salary review
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Company sick pay scheme
• Death in Service benefit (4x salary)
• Subsidised gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development
• Modern city-centre offices
• Casual dress policy

About You

To be considered, you will be:

• A qualified Solicitor
• Experienced within Housing Disrepair litigation
• Able to bill work at Grade B or above
• An effective communicator with strong client care skills
• Comfortable managing your own litigated caseload
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Experienced using a Case Management System, ideally within a volume litigation environment

Our client is also keen to hear from experienced litigators from other fast-paced civil litigation backgrounds who can demonstrate transferable skills and a proven ability to manage significant caseloads.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a firm that genuinely invests in its people, offers long‑term career progression and provides the flexibility and support needed to thrive in a demanding but rewarding legal environment.