Housing Disrepair Solicitor

I’m working with a practice that is looking to appoint an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor to join their busy litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone confident managing a high-volume caseload and keen to progress claims efficiently from instruction through to settlement.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for a varied caseload of Housing Disrepair matters, including:

• Managing a high-volume caseload and working at pace to meet competing deadlines.
• Applying strong knowledge of the CPR, Housing Conditions Pre-Action Protocol, and relevant housing legislation.
• Reviewing cases for issues, issuing proceedings, assessing Defences and drafting Replies.
• Preparing cases for allocation, directions, PTRs and trial.
• Reviewing expert reports (Claimant & Defendant) and draftingPart 35 questions.
• Negotiating and achieving effective settlements.
• Maintaining accurate case records using case management systems.
• Providing excellent client care and clear communication throughout each matter.
• Taking a commercial, pragmatic approach to litigation with a focus on progressing and resolving claims efficiently.

Candidate Profile

You will bring:

• Strong legal drafting, analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent negotiation ability.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• A client-focused approach and high professional standards.

Benefits

• Additional leave (including Birthday leave and Christmas period)
• Company pension
• Hybrid working
• Medicash
• Supportive, collaborative team culture

Please apply or contact Steph McCormack at MLR Legal Recruitment for more information.