Solicitor
📍 Central Liverpool | Hybrid Working Available
💰 £45,000 – £50,000 + Bonus (DOE)
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent
MPJ Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a highly regarded specialist litigation practice in Liverpool as they continue to expand their successful Housing Disrepair team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor looking to join a well-established, growing firm with a strong reputation in claimant litigation, excellent quality work, and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.
You’ll manage your own caseload of Housing Disrepair matters from inception through to settlement, working within a supportive environment that values performance, development, and client care.
The Opportunity
Joining a busy and successful department, you’ll handle a varied caseload of pre and post-litigated Housing Disrepair claims, acting on behalf of tenants and ensuring claims are progressed efficiently and effectively.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing your own caseload of Housing Disrepair files from instruction through to conclusion
- Handling matters under the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims
- Drafting Letters of Claim and other legal documentation
- Reviewing tenancy and housing records to assess liability
- Considering surveyors’ reports and evidence
- Negotiating settlements and attending mediations where required
- Issuing and progressing court proceedings
- Liaising with Counsel, experts, clients, and third parties
- Working within a case management system to ensure files are progressed efficiently
- Delivering excellent client care throughout the litigation process
About You
We’re keen to speak with qualified Solicitors who possess:
- Qualified Solicitor status
- Previous Housing Disrepair experience
- Alternatively, substantial contentious civil litigation experience with a desire to specialise in Housing Disrepair
- Experience managing litigated matters independently
- Strong knowledge of the Landlord & Tenant Act and relevant civil procedure
- Experience working within a high-volume litigation environment
- Excellent client care and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- Ability to bill work at Grade B level or above
What’s On Offer?
- Competitive salary of £45,000 – £50,000 dependent on experience
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Flexible start and finish times
- Annual salary reviews
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Ongoing training and career development
- Employee wellbeing support programme
- Death in Service benefit
- Subsidised gym membership
- Modern city centre offices with excellent transport links
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an expanding specialist litigation team where you’ll have exposure to a quality caseload, genuine autonomy, and the support needed to further develop your career within Housing Litigation.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact MPJ Recruitment today.
