Housing Disrepair Fee Earner

Behind every file is someone waiting for their home to be put right.

Location: Bolton | 100% office based

Salary: Dependent on experience

Housing Disrepair work calls for legal expertise, persistence and the ability to listen. Clients need someone who can understand their circumstances, explain their options and take effective action.

Imperium Financial Recruitment is recruiting for a well-established firm of solicitors in Bolton seeking a Housing Disrepair Fee Earner who brings that approach to their work.

If you care about the quality of the service you provide and enjoy pursuing practical outcomes for clients, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.

What you will take responsibility for

You will progress an allocated caseload of Housing Disrepair claims, combining effective case management with clear, considerate client communication.

Your work will include:

• Taking instructions and understanding the history of reported defects and attempted repairs.
• Assessing available evidence and identifying gaps that need to be addressed.
• Explaining the claims process and setting realistic expectations.
• Preparing letters of claim and managing pre-action correspondence.
• Arranging and reviewing relevant expert evidence.
• Liaising with landlords, legal representatives and other parties to progress matters.
• Negotiating appropriate outcomes concerning repairs and compensation.
• Preparing cases for proceedings and progressing litigation within your level of experience.
• Keeping clients informed, particularly where circumstances require additional sensitivity.
• Maintaining accurate records and complying with professional and regulatory requirements.

The person we are looking for

You will have previous Housing Disrepair fee-earning experience and understand the importance of balancing empathy with objective legal advice.

You will also bring:

• Strong case management and drafting skills.
• A proactive approach to evidence gathering and resolving delays.
• Confidence in negotiation and professional correspondence.
• The ability to explain complex issues in straightforward language.
• Good judgement when working with clients in difficult circumstances.
• Consistent attention to deadlines, file quality and client care.

Why this role stands out

The appeal is the work itself: using your legal skills to help clients address problems affecting their homes and daily lives, while contributing to a well-established Bolton practice.

This is a fully office-based position in Bolton, requiring attendance at the office every working day.