Senior Housing Disrepair Solicitor

Senior Housing Disrepair Solicitor £55,000 - £75,000

Location:

Deansgate, Central Manchester, Hybrid working A fantastic opportunity for a Housing Disrepair Solicitor or Fee Earner to join a leading legal service provider's brand new firm based in Central Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to progress into a senior position quickly due to the rapid expansion. The partner firm's Legal Director started just 18 months ago. There are incredible opportunities for people of all levels consistently in this exciting stage for the firm.

A new firm is being set up in a beautiful, iconic building just off Deansgate, and this is an exciting opportunity to join the team at an early stage of its growth. The firm specialises in litigation and will initially deal with legal matters relating to housing disrepair, property disputes and housing law. This group has some of the best funding available and the support of a leading North West firm.The

Role: People Management:
This is a new firm, and they will have 6 new staff from fee earners through to administrators. Management experience and understanding of how to streamline processes are fundamental for a senior role. Case Management:
Managing an active caseload of housing disrepair matters from initial instruction through to completion or trial, ensuring compliance and a high standard of work throughout. Operational

Experience:

Working with the managing director to ensure the firm is successful and providing training where necessary to junior staff members.The Individual: A qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years of fee-earning experience in Housing Disrepair. Experience handling housing disrepair claims, claimant litigation, or wider contentious civil litigation, ideally with exposure to the Housing Conditions Pre-Action Protocol. Technical

Skills:

Proficiency in case management systems such as Proclaim or similar platforms, alongside strong drafting skills and familiarity with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). Personal Attributes:
Strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing deadlines, attention to detail, and effective communication skills when dealing with clients, experts, and opposing parties.Apply: If you're interested in applying for this HDR, Housing Disrepair Solicitor role in Manchester, please send your CV to: or call for more information.