Solicitor Housing Disrepair
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About the Company
Due to continued expansion, Antony Hodari Solicitors has an opportunity for experienced Solicitor(s) – Housing Disrepair that are too good to miss! Antony Hodari Solicitors has been delivering an industry leading service to clients throughout the UK for over 40 years. Specialising in housing litigation, we fight for tenants living in sub-standard accommodation to bring landlords to account. Client care is at the heart of everything we do, evidenced by our rating of 4.8 on Trustpilot and Reviews.io.
About the Role
This is a fabulous opportunity to join a respected law firm and be a key player in a well-established and growing team. As our new Housing Disrepair Solicitor, you can also expect to receive a competitive salary (dependent on experience) + Bonus, flexible start and finish times, and more.
Responsibilities
- Run a caseload of pre- and post-litigation housing conditions claims on behalf of tenants
- Comply with Pre Action-Protocol for Housing Disrepair Claims
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, such as the Landlord & Tenant Act
- Draft Letters of Claim
- Collation of special damages
- Review housing records to assess liability
- Review surveyor’s reports – Claimant and Defendant
- Negotiation and settlement
- Mediation
- Liaise with counsel
- Issue Court Proceedings
- Use Proclaim (claims management software) competently and effectively, ensuring that business process and policy is adhered to
- Communicate effectively with clients
- Liaise with and build positive and professional relationships across the business
- Carry out other duties, as and when required, to assist in the smooth running of the business
Qualifications
- Candidates must be a fully qualified Solicitor
Required Skills
- Housing Disrepair experience essential, we would also consider applicants with significant (10 years plus) contentious civil litigation experience
- Qualified Solicitor able to bill at Grade B or above
- Case Management System (Proclaim is used) experience is a must to be able to handle volume litigation
- Demonstrable experience of being able to work at pace, with ability to manage competing priorities within own caseload
- Have experience of litigating own matters
- Highly organised and self-motivated
- IT literate
Preferred Skills
- Confident communicators with a high level of written and verbal skills and good attention to detail
- Well organised and able to work in a busy environment with the ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight timescales
Pay range and compensation package
- Competitive salary dependent on experience + Bonus (companywide pay review in November each year)
- Flexible working arrangements
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Day off on your birthday
- Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
- Hybrid home/office working environment
- Training, development, and support
- Company sick pay
- City Centre location
- Casual dress
- Death in Service Benefit (Salary x 4)
- Access to award winning Employee Assistance Programme
- Subsidised gym membership
Equal Opportunity Statement
You must be authorised to work in the UK. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, and we have a track record of developing staff of the future. If the above sounds like you, we would love to know even more about you – don’t hesitate to apply!
How to apply for the role
e-mail – hr@antonyhodari.co.uk