Solicitor - Housing Condition Claims

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A specialist claimant-focused litigation practice is expanding its team due to continued growth. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering excellent results across complex and high-volume cases. Their work spans several practice areas, including housing condition claims, property-related disputes, financial mis-selling and care-fee recovery. You will be joining a supportive boutique environment with direct access to senior lawyers and high-quality claimant work.Your new role

As an experienced Solicitor, you will manage your own busy caseload from initial enquiry through to resolution. You will enjoy a high degree of autonomy while benefiting from comprehensive training and strategic support.Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling initial enquiries from prospective clients
• Running your own caseload from instruction to conclusion
• Drafting key litigation documents such as Letters of Claim, Letters of Response, pleadings and court forms
• Communicating with clients, defendants and other parties
• Managing compliance with directions and court deadlines
• Preparing disclosure and trial bundles
• Instructing and liaising with counsel and experts
• Preparing costs schedules, draft orders and case summaries

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified as a Solicitor in E&W. The client is open to profiles from NQ+, but ideally is looking around the 4 PQE mark.
• Have strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Previous experience handling Housing Condition Claims.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess strong drafting ability and meticulous attention to detail
• Be organised, self-motivated and comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively.

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office (including Friday) and 2 days from home
• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Attractive benefits package, including private health insurance
• Supportive environment within a specialist boutique firm
• Genuine autonomy, responsibility and exposure to high-quality claimant work

What you need to do now

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