Housing Disrepair Litigator
Salary: £35,000 - £57,000 + commission
Location: Manchester | Hybrid working after probation
Experience: Housing disrepair / civil litigation experience
Run tenant housing disrepair claims from initial instructions through to settlement or trial. This claimant team is expanding and offers monthly commission on successful cases, alongside hybrid working after probation.
The Role
- Manage pre-issue and litigated housing disrepair files.
- Prepare letters of claim, pleadings, witness statements and schedules of loss.
- Assess liability and quantum, instruct experts and negotiate settlements.
- Keep tenants informed and support vulnerable clients through the litigation process.
About You
- A solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or experienced non-qualified litigator.
- Housing disrepair experience or a strong relevant civil litigation background.
- Three years' PQE or equivalent experience is preferred, but other levels will be considered.
- Confidence with the CPR, pre-action procedure, drafting and case management.
What's on Offer?
- Hybrid working on a 3/2 pattern after probation.
- Uncapped commission on successful cases, without a billing hurdle.
- Responsibility for your own cases within an established claimant team.
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