Job Description
Miller Grace Recruitment is currently working with a highly regarded, Legal 500 recognised law firm with a strong national reputation for litigation. With modern offices in Liverpool City Centre and a growing national client base, the firm continues to expand several specialist practice areas and is now looking to appoint a Head of Housing Disrepair Litigation to lead and develop its established team.
The Opportunity
You will take responsibility for leading and driving a team handling both pre-litigated and litigated Housing Disrepair matters, ensuring strong technical standards, efficient case progression and excellent client service.
This role will suit someone who enjoys both hands-on litigation oversight and strategic team leadership, with the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the department.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing team capacity and ensuring caseloads are distributed effectively across the department
* Supervising and supporting a team of litigators handling housing disrepair claims
* Conducting regular 1-2-1s, team meetings and performance reviews
* Ensuring cases progress efficiently and clients receive clear, timely legal advice
* Maintaining high levels of client care and service delivery
* Monitoring performance and driving the team to achieve departmental targets
* Supporting the development and training of team members
* Ensuring compliance with CPR and relevant housing conditions case law
About You
* Qualified Solicitor – minimum 5+ years PQE
* Strong experience in Housing Disrepair and Civil Litigation
* Previous team leadership or supervisory experience within a litigation environment
* Solid technical knowledge of CPR and Housing Conditions litigation
* Target-driven with a strong commercial awareness
* Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills
Experience in Personal Injury litigation would be advantageous but is not essential.
The Firm Offers
* Highly competitive salary package
* Hybrid working
* 25 days holiday + birthday off + bank holidays
* Income protection, critical illness cover and death in service
Apply
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Grace Bolton at Miller Grace Recruitment or apply to be immediately considered.