Overview
Due to continued expansion, Resolute Legal has an opportunity for an experienced Solicitor within Housing Disrepair to join its team. We specialise in housing litigation, we fight for tenants living in sub-standard accommodation and are experiencing issues like damp, mould, or structural problems in rental properties due to a landlord's failure to repair. We want to bring landlords to account, and client care is at the heart of everything we do. The caseload is varied and challenging, offering the chance to put your skills to use in an environment where you'll be trusted to manage your files with confidence. This is a fabulous opportunity to join Resolute Legal and be a key player in achieving results that truly matter, while being supported by a forward-thinking firm.
In return for your expertise, you'll be part of a firm that values its people, rewards them fairly, and provides the space for continued growth. This is your opportunity to step into a role where your experience is respected, your time is valued, and your career can move forward.
If that sounds like the right fit, apply today
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of housing disrepair claims, handling pre and post litigated claims on behalf of tenants
* Issuing court proceedings in housing disrepair matters
* Comply with Pre-Action-Protocol for Housing Disrepair Claims
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, such as Landlord and Tenant Act
* Support Junior staff- having a 'open door' approach in supporting the team- in line with the firm's supervision policy
* Weekly file reviews, covering compliance checks- in line with the firms file review policy
* Use Proclaim (claims management software) competently and effectively, ensuring that the business process and policy is adhered to
* Liaising in a courteous and professional manner to build positive and professional relationships across the business
* Play a key role to enhance client service, efficiencies and ensuring the smooth running of the overall team
* Carry out other duties, as and when required, to assist in the smooth running of the business
Essential Skills and experience
* Fully qualified solicitor
* Previous housing disrepair experience is essential
* Target driven whilst always maintaining exceptional client care
* Confident when working to targets
* Demonstrate experience of being able to work at pace, with ability to manage competing priorities within own caseload
* Experience of litigating own matters
* Excellent organisational skills and a committed attitude
* Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills
* Excellent telephone manner and communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and accurately
* Excellent knowledge of CPR and Housing Conditions case law
* Effective time management skills
* Experience in using Proclaim to be able to handle volume litigation
* Ability to work efficiently and effectively, as part of a team
* Using own initiative
* IT literate
Desirable Attributes
* Positive and resilient attitude
* Confident communicator with a high level of written and verbal skills
* Good attention to detail
* Confident handling objections or difficult conversations
* Well organised and able to prioritise tasks and work to tight timescales
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Additional languages are a plus
* Passion for client-focused service
Benefits of Working with Us:-
* Competitive salary
* 21 days holiday plus bank holidays to relax and recharge
* Birthday Day off
* Early Finish Fridays
* Christmas Closure
* Company Pension
* Incentives and Team Activities
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme (enhanced)
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/10/2025