At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage housing disrepair cases and lead a growing team in a new legal firm.
- Company: Exciting new legal service provider based in Central Manchester.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and rapid career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity to shape processes and mentor junior staff in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Join at the start of an exciting journey and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years in Housing Disrepair and litigation experience.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 75000 £ per year.
A fantastic opportunity for a Housing Disrepair Solicitor or Fee Earner to join a leading legal service provider's brand new firm based in Central Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to progress into a senior position quickly due to the rapid expansion. The partner firm's Legal Director started just 18 months ago. A new firm is being set up in a beautiful, iconic building just off Deansgate, and this is an exciting opportunity to join the team at an early stage of its growth.
The firm specialises in litigation and will initially deal with legal matters relating to housing disrepair, property disputes and housing law.
- People Management: This is a new firm, and they will have 6 new staff from fee earners through to administrators. Management experience and understanding of how to streamline processes are fundamental for a senior role.
- Case Management: Managing an active caseload of housing disrepair matters from initial instruction through to completion or trial, ensuring compliance and a high standard of work throughout.
- Operational Experience: Working with the managing director to ensure the firm is successful and providing training where necessary to junior staff members.
A qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years of fee-earning experience in Housing Disrepair. Experience handling housing disrepair claims, claimant litigation, or wider contentious civil litigation, ideally with exposure to the Housing Conditions Pre-Action Protocol.
