Housing Disrepair Solicitor - Manchester, United Kingdom - The City Recruiter

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Job Description

We are looking for Solicitors with between 1-5 years PQE that are looking to join a prominent firm in an emerging market. Our client is looking for Solicitors to join their Housing Disrepair Team, a market that is expected to become one of the top 3 areas of law practiced in the UK in the near future. If you are looking to continue in HDR or you want to retrain this opportunity is for you

Employee Benefits

● Competitive salary (dependent on experience and ability) + Bonus

● Flexitime

● Annual appraisals

● Birthday privilege

● 24 days annual leave

● Employee assistance program

● Pension scheme

● Holiday buy scheme

● Bespoke training and development opportunities

● Convenient City Centre based - fantastic location

● Growth and development prospects - opportunities to gain experience

Job Purpose

● Your focus will be Housing Disrepair clients and cases, ensuring they are completed to a high standard.

● The Solicitor will be working closely with Housing Disrepair Team Leaders, Litigation Executives and Paralegals to ensure that client matters receive the due diligence and attention required to provide the greatest chance of success. Competency Requirements

● Liaise with and instruct experts and counsel where necessary

● Dealing with disrepair surveyors, associations, and housing providers such as City Councils

Skills & Qualifications The successful candidate must have:

● At least one year of independent/ case management and litigation experience.

● An efficient and reliable production of results

● Possess excellent communication skills, internal and external, written, and vocal.

● Computer literate/Microsoft packages/email/CRM

● The ability to work independently and as part of a team

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