At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic Housing Disrepair team and manage caseloads while driving performance.
- Company: Established Liverpool law firm with a strong reputation in claimant litigation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative practice with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Shape the future of the department and make a real impact in housing disrepair cases.
- Qualifications: Experienced litigator with strong technical expertise and team management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 65000 £ per year.
Housing Disrepair Team Leader / Head of Department About the Opportunity A well-established Liverpool city centre law firm is seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to lead its Housing Disrepair team, with scope for the role to develop into Head of Department for the right candidate.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for a confident and commercially aware litigator with strong technical expertise in housing disrepair work and proven experience managing both caseloads and teams.
The role offers genuine scope to shape the department, drive performance, and contribute to strategic growth.
The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative environment within a long-standing, multi-disciplinary practice with a strong reputation across claimant litigation.
The Role You will take responsibility for leading the Housing Disrepair team, managing a caseload while also overseeing performance, workflow, and development of the department.
Key responsibilities include: Managing a caseload of housing disrepair claims from instruction through to resolution Leading, supervising, and developing a team of fee earners and support staff Driving departmental performance, productivity, and case progression standards Ensuring compliance with all regulatory, procedural, and funding requirements Overseeing quality control across files, including risk management and audits Developing and implementing processes to improve effi...
