Housing Disrepair - Fee Earner - #2186530

Housing Disrepair Fee Earner / Solicitor

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside

Salary: £27,000–£35,000 for Fee Earners | Up to £55,000 for Qualified Solicitors

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Working Pattern: Hybrid a

The Opportunity

Standard 8 are working with an established Liverpool-based law firm looking to recruit experienced Housing Disrepair Fee Earners and qualified Solicitors to join its litigation team.

You do not need to be a qualified Solicitor to apply. The firm is interested in speaking with experienced Housing Disrepair Paralegals, Fee Earners, Litigation Executives and qualified Solicitors, from newly qualified through to experienced practitioners.

There are opportunities at different levels, with salaries reflecting your experience and qualifications:

• Housing Disrepair Fee Earners / Paralegals: £27,000–£35,000
• Qualified Housing Disrepair Solicitors: Up to £55,000

The firm has an established claimant litigation practice, handling Housing Disrepair claims against local authorities, housing associations and other landlords.

You'll be joining a team with experience in this area, managing claims involving poor housing conditions, disrepair and landlords' repairing obligations.

For experienced Fee Earners, there's the opportunity to manage your own caseload and continue developing your litigation experience. Qualified Solicitors can take on more complex matters, with responsibility reflecting their experience.

The Role

You'll be handling claimant Housing Disrepair matters, progressing cases from initial instructions through to settlement or litigation where required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of Housing Disrepair claims at pre-action and litigation stages.
• Handling cases involving damp, mould, leaks, defective heating, structural issues and other housing condition problems.
• Assessing liability, quantum and the merits of individual claims.
• Reviewing surveyors' reports, tenancy agreements, medical evidence and supporting documentation.
• Preparing Letters of Claim, witness statements, pleadings and settlement documentation.
• Liaising with local authorities, housing associations, landlords and their legal representatives.
• Negotiating settlements, including compensation and agreed remedial works.
• Progressing litigated matters and preparing cases for hearings where appropriate.
• Managing court deadlines, case progression and client communication.
• Providing clients with clear advice and regular updates throughout their claims.

The level of responsibility will depend on your experience, with support available for those developing their litigation skills.

What We're Looking For

Previous Housing Disrepair experience is the main requirement. Formal solicitor qualification is not essential.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience working as:

• Housing Disrepair Fee Earners.
• Housing Disrepair Paralegals managing their own caseload.
• Litigation Executives specialising in Housing Disrepair.
• Newly Qualified Solicitors with relevant Housing Disrepair experience.
• Experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitors.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Practical experience handling claimant Housing Disrepair matters.
• An understanding of Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and relevant housing legislation.
• Familiarity with the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims and the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Experience reviewing surveyors' reports and assessing evidence.
• Good drafting skills, including Letters of Claim and witness statements.
• Confidence negotiating settlements and communicating with defendants.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• A professional, approachable manner when dealing with clients.

Experience using Eclipse Proclaim would be advantageous but isn't essential.

For experienced Fee Earners, the firm is particularly interested in people who can manage Housing Disrepair claims independently.

For qualified Solicitors, applications are welcome from NQs through to experienced practitioners, with the level of responsibility reflecting your background.

Salary & Benefits

The firm offers a salary based on experience, alongside a range of benefits.

• £27,000–£35,000 for experienced Housing Disrepair Fee Earners and Paralegals.
• Up to £55,000 for qualified Housing Disrepair Solicitors, depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• First day of school leave.
• Medicash healthcare benefits.
• Staff incentive schemes.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Whether you're an experienced Fee Earner looking for a better working environment or a qualified Solicitor considering your next move, this is an opportunity to join a firm with an established Housing Disrepair practice.

The firm is open to candidates at different stages of their careers and recognises that practical experience can be just as valuable as formal qualifications.

If you're already managing Housing Disrepair claims independently, there's an opportunity to build on that experience and develop your career without necessarily needing to qualify as a Solicitor.

Equally, for qualified Solicitors, the role offers the chance to work on a range of claimant litigation matters, develop your expertise and take responsibility for your own caseload.

With flexible working arrangements, an established team and salaries reflecting experience, it's an opportunity worth exploring.

Interested?

Apply with your CV or contact Standard 8 Recruitment for a confidential discussion about the roles available.