Job Description

Our client, a respected and expanding law firm with a strong reputation in housing and property litigation, is seeking a committed and detail-oriented individual to join their Housing Disrepair legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to develop a long-term career as a Housing Disrepair Fee Earner within a progressive and client-focused environment. The firm prides itself on its supportive culture, commitment to professional growth, and a dynamic team that delivers exceptional housing law services. You will work alongside experienced solicitors and legal professionals dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for tenants and clients.


Salary 45,000+, with hybrid working available.

Key Responsibilities: Housing Disrepair Fee Earner

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Managing your own caseload of housing disrepair claims, including pre-action protocol, issue, and litigation stages. Drafting legal documents such as client statements, letters of claim, court forms, and preparing trial bundles in accordance with current legal standards and protocols. Maintaining regular and clear communication with clients, landlords, surveyors, experts, barristers, and third parties throughout the progression of housing disrepair cases. Assessing disrepair issues and gathering evidence including expert reports, photographs, correspondence, and tenancy documents to strengthen client claims. Utilising the firm's case management system to update case files accurately, ensuring all activities comply with SRA, AML, and GDPR requirements. Providing straightforward advice to clients concerning their rights, responsibilities, and likely case outcomes in plain and accessible language. Engaging in settlement negotiations and attending court hearings, where appropriate and with required supervision or experience. Offering general administrative support.

Essential Skills and Experience for Housing Disrepair Legal Roles

Experience as a fee earner within a similar role. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to clients from diverse backgrounds. Ability to manage, prioritise, and progress multiple housing disrepair cases efficiently in a busy legal environment. Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of file and case management. Proficient IT skills, including working knowledge of legal case management systems and Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrable commitment to high client care standards and professionalism in all interactions. Ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit legal team.
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Key responsibilities:

Prior experience in housing disrepair and litigation. Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning within housing law.

Benefits and Career Development in Housing Disrepair Law

Competitive and transparent salary structure commensurate with experience and skills. Comprehensive benefits, including hybrid and flexible working options (following probation), to encourage work-life balance. Structured induction programme and ongoing legal training to support personal and career growth in housing disrepair and wider property litigation law. * Clear opportunities for progression within the firm's respected housing and property litigation teams.