Housing Disrepair Solicitor

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Hybrid Working Available

I am currently working with a highly regarded law firm that is looking to expand its housing disrepair team with the appointment of an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with a strong background in housing disrepair claims to manage a varied caseload while contributing to the continued success and growth of the department.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Manage a caseload of housing disrepair claims from instruction to conclusion.
• Advise clients on housing conditions, landlord obligations, and available remedies.
• Draft legal documents including letters of claim, witness statements, schedules of works, and court pleadings.
• Conduct negotiations with landlords, local authorities, housing associations, and their representatives.
• Instruct and liaise with surveyors, experts, and counsel.
• Attend court hearings and case management conferences where required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, procedural rules, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate case records using the firm's case management systems.
• Meet individual and departmental performance targets.

About you

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in housing disrepair.
• Strong knowledge of housing law and civil litigation procedures.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• Strong client care and communication skills.
• Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Experience handling claimant housing disrepair claims.
• Experience working under Legal Aid or CFA arrangements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working available.
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas office closure
• Regular team events and incentives

This is an excellent opportunity for a housing disrepair solicitor seeking quality work, genuine career progression, and a supportive team environment within a growing practice.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.