Full job descriptionHousing Disrepair SolicitorLocation: Bolton
Working arrangements: 100% office-based
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Take ownership of a varied housing disrepair caseload and contribute to the growth of an ambitious legal practice.
Imperium Financial Recruitment is recruiting a Housing Disrepair Solicitor to join a rapidly growing firm of Solicitors based in Bolton.
This opportunity would suit a qualified Solicitor with experience handling housing disrepair claims who enjoys managing cases, building client relationships and achieving practical results for tenants.
You will join a developing team where you can contribute your technical expertise, support colleagues and help maintain high standards of client service as the firm expands.
This role is fully office-based in Bolton. Applicants must be able to attend the office five days a week.
The roleYou will manage your own caseload of housing disrepair claims, progressing matters from initial assessment and pre-action correspondence through to settlement or litigation, as appropriate.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Assessing new instructions, reviewing supporting evidence and advising clients on the merits of their claims.
*Managing housing disrepair cases through the relevant pre-action and litigation stages.
*Taking detailed instructions and maintaining clear, regular communication with clients.
*Reviewing tenancy documents, repair histories, correspondence, photographs and expert evidence.
*Preparing letters of claim, witness statements, instructions to counsel and other case documents.
*Instructing surveyors and other experts, reviewing their reports and identifying further evidence required.
*Liaising with landlords, opposing solicitors, experts, counsel and the courts.
*Negotiating repairs, compensation and settlement terms in clients’ interests.
*Managing court directions, procedural deadlines and case progression.
*Maintaining accurate records and ensuring files meet the firm’s compliance and quality standards.
*Monitoring work in progress and contributing to billing and costs recovery.
*Supporting junior colleagues and contributing to improvements in team processes.
About youYou must be a qualified Solicitor authorised to practise in England and Wales, with relevant experience handling housing disrepair claims.
You will also bring:
*A sound working knowledge of housing disrepair law, relevant pre-action procedures and civil litigation.
*Experience managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision.
*Strong drafting, negotiation and case analysis skills.
*The ability to assess evidence, identify risks and provide clear, practical advice.
*A sensitive and professional approach to clients, including those in vulnerable circumstances.
*Excellent organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
*A proactive approach to progressing cases and resolving outstanding issues.
*The ability to work collaboratively within a busy, growing team.
Experience of managing litigated housing disrepair matters and supporting junior fee earners would be particularly valuable.
The opportunity*Join a rapidly growing Bolton law firm.
*Take responsibility for a varied housing disrepair caseload.
*Contribute to team development and working practices.
*Build your experience and take on broader responsibility as the firm grows.
*Work closely with colleagues in a fully office-based environment.