Job Description
Housing Disrepair Fee Earner or Solicitor – Liverpool (City Centre + Hybrid Working)
Hybrid + Flexible Hours
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Housing Disrepair Fee Earners or Solicitors to join a reputable and expanding firm as they open their new Liverpool office. With decades of specialist experience in tenant litigation, this team is known for its client-first ethos and strong results—now they’re bringing that same energy to Merseyside.
The Role
You’ll manage a caseload of housing disrepair matters from initial instruction through to resolution, including both pre- and post-litigated files. You’ll work autonomously but with strong operational support, using modern systems and streamlined processes to deliver the best outcomes for your clients.
Duties include:
- Running a caseload under Sections 9A and 11 of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
- Drafting letters of claim, reviewing evidence, and preparing cases for litigation
- Managing negotiations, settlements, and court proceedings
- Collaborating across legal teams and maintaining high client care standards
- Using a case management system to handle volume litigation efficiently
What You'll Need:
- Proven Housing Disrepair experience is essential
- Strong litigation and negotiation skills
- Comfortable using case management systems (Proclaim or similar)
- Highly organised, detail-focused, and self-motivated
- Backgrounds in PI or fast-track litigation will also be considered if you’re open to retraining—with full support provided.
What’s in it for You:
- Competitive salary + achievable monthly bonus
- Flexible working with a hybrid home/office model
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Career development opportunities and structured progression
- Wellbeing and lifestyle perks
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
This is a brilliant chance to join a long-standing legal brand ideal for someone who wants to grow with a firm that’s going places.
If you're interested in a confidential chat, please feel free to get in touch:
07441 341 817
ellie.sedgwick@idexconsulting.com
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