Housing Disrepair Breach Solicitor / Fee Earner
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £Competitive
Contract Type: Perm
Position Type: Full Time
Bond Turner is a leading law firm, proudly recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We are committed to ensuring access to justice for our clients and their families, providing expert legal services with a client-centered approach.
With offices in Liverpool and Bolton, we offer nationwide legal advice across a wide range of sectors.
Our areas of expertise include Credit Hire, Personal Injury, including Complex Injury, Clinical and Professional Negligence, Housing Disrepair, Group Action Claims and Public Inquiries. We are driven by a commitment to achieving successful outcomes, surpassing client expectations, and creating a supportive environment that empowers our employees to build fulfilling and rewarding careers.
We understand that our growth as a business is driven by the success of our people. We take pride in fostering a positive, collaborative work environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success. With exceptional support at every turn, every employee is empowered to reach their full potential.
We are seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Breach Solicitor / Fee Earner to join our Liverpool team. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and client-focused professional who is passionate about achieving outstanding results.
We welcome applications from candidates with either claimant or defendant experience, as well as Fee Earners / Paralegals who have successfully managed pre- and post-litigated housing disrepair caseloads. Experience in personal injury would be advantageous but is not essential.
If you have determination, ambition, and a desire for a challenging yet rewarding career, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage a varied caseload of breach housing disrepair claims, covering both pre- and post-litigated matters from start to finish
· Carry out thorough case investigations, including reviewing tenancy agreements, repair reports, expert evidence, and disclosure documents
· Draft and prepare a range of legal documents, including Particulars of Claims, witness statements, schedules of damages, and Part 36 offers
· Prepare and respond to interlocutory applications, ensuring procedural deadlines are met
· Liaise with Counsel, providing well-prepared instructions, and attending conferences as required
· Negotiate settlements with defendants and insurers to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records on the case management system, ensuring compliance with internal processes and regulatory standards
· Advise clients on the merits of their case, costs implications, and likely outcomes, ensuring they are fully informed throughout the process
· Work closely with support staff and other team members to ensure smooth case progression
· Handle complex and high-value cases confidently, providing creative solutions where challenges arise
· Prepare cases for trial when settlement cannot be achieved, including drafting trial bundles and liaising with all relevant parties
· Manage small claims and fast track cases efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met and service levels maintained
About You
· Essential: Previous housing disrepair experience
· Strong track record of meeting and exceeding targets while delivering exceptional client care
· Confident working in a target-driven environment
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a professional telephone manner
· Strong problem-solving and negotiation abilities
· In-depth knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and Housing Conditions case law
· Committed to delivering a high standard of client care
· Able to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Company Values:
We’re a collaboration of companies established in 2006 working towards and guaranteeing the same goal. Our mission: We are driven to succeed. Our purpose is to help people move on in their lives through supporting our clients, our communities and each other.
- We support
- We surpass
- We succeed
What we offer in return:
We offer a clean professional office working environment with fantastic facilities in the heart of Liverpool City Centre which has great travel links. A competitive salary including 23 days holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays. Employee Assistant Programme. Workplace pension scheme. Free onsite Gym, weekly classes and wellbeing programmes. Discounted onsite Restaurant, Coffee Shop / Café. Secure bike storage. Discounted local parking. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with a wonderful Law firm.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person