Legal Repairs Surveyors will be responsible for overseeing an individual case load consisting of live disrepair claims, party wall awards, repair diagnostic cases and referrals from repairs teams. Surveyors will also be required to undertake training and acting in an advisory capacity for colleagues in the Technical Quality team, and will from time to time be required to give expert evidence in court. To deal with all technical aspects of cases received by the team effectively and efficiently. To carry out essential repairs, avoid liability from legal disrepair action whenever possible; alternatively where this is not possible ensure claims are effectively mitigated. Liase closely and establish good working relationships with lawyers in the Chief Executive's Directorate and other Repair sections. Experience managing legal disrepair cases Ideally have a surveying qualification (not essential) Good understanding of damp and structural issues Social housing experience (not essential) Managing works from specification through to post inspection Organised and proactive able to manage their own calendar and caseload Largely office based There is use of pool cars Disrepair Surveyor Disrepair Surveyor Disrepair Surveyor Disrepair Surveyor Disrepair Surveyor
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
Legal Repairs Surveyors will be responsible for overseeing an individual case load consisting of live disrepair claims, party wall awards, repair diagnostic cases and referrals from repairs teams. Surveyors will also be required to undertake training and acting in an advisory capacity for colleagues in the Technical Quality team, and will from time to time be required to give expert evidence in court. To deal with all technical aspects of cases received by the team effectively and efficiently. To carry out essential repairs, avoid liability from legal disrepair action whenever possible; alternatively where this is not possible ensure claims are effectively mitigated. Liase closely and establish good working relationships with lawyers in the Chief Executive's Directorate and other Repair sections. Experience managing legal disrepair cases Ideally have a surveying qualification (not essential) Good understanding of damp and structural issues Social housing experience (not essential) Managing works from specification through to post inspection Organised and proactive able to manage their own calendar and caseload Largely office based There is use of pool cars Disrepair Surveyor Disrepair Surveyor Disrepair Surveyor Disrepair Surveyor Disrepair Surveyor
Housing Disrepair Lawyer North Manchester Long established litigation firm in Manchester is seeking to add to its housing disrepair team. This is a great opportunity to work with an established team, highly skilled in this field of law. You will have conduct of your own HDR cases taking matters from initial instruction through all stages to conclusion. Client care skills as well as good IT skills are essential. If you would like to work as part of a friendly department, further expand your housing disrepair skills and enjoy a competitive salary - this could be the role for you!
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Housing Disrepair Lawyer North Manchester Long established litigation firm in Manchester is seeking to add to its housing disrepair team. This is a great opportunity to work with an established team, highly skilled in this field of law. You will have conduct of your own HDR cases taking matters from initial instruction through all stages to conclusion. Client care skills as well as good IT skills are essential. If you would like to work as part of a friendly department, further expand your housing disrepair skills and enjoy a competitive salary - this could be the role for you!
We're supporting on a very distinct legal project for the next 2+ months in which we're looking for a Paralegal or Lawyer who may be available for the next few months to support on an urgent project in Hemel Hempstead. Our client are based in the charitable/housing sector and as such we are ideally needing to find someone with experience in their arena - So someone that has experience in "disrepair", "housing" or "landlord/tenancy" would be ideal! As part of this project you'd be tasked with setting up a Legal Actions Register, supporting with case management reviews and working closely with their solicitors and internal staff to ensure due diligence and establishing future management. There is also the opportunity for this person to help with the recommendation and appointment of selected solicitors best suited to the company and based on costings. The company operate on a hybrid working basis, working 35 hours a week and typically 2-3 days in the office - But for this project they would be open to someone working on an even more flexible/remote basis so long as you are easily able to access the Hemel Hempstead offices when required. With this being a temporary project, this is going to be paying a day rate the equivalent of a circa £40k salary (to be confirmed and up for discussion), which would be an approx. £150+ day rate plus holiday accrual. What to expect from the project: Establish a legal register - work across the organisation to pull together all current legal actions into a comprehensive legal register. Undertake a case management review, with instructed solicitors, to establish the status of each legal case and that all relevant actions are being taken in a timely way. Assess and recommend future legal case management arrangements. The majority of cases relate to disrepair and building safety issues. What do we need from you: Experience as a Paralegal, Lawyer or similar with exposure to the disrepair, housing, landlord/tenant or building safety world is high on the wish list. This role has the ability to be extremely flexible with hours (so long as you can put in a full time workload) and office/hybrid - But ideally being close to Hemel Hempstead for meetings and to initially get in and set up would be ideal. The ability to be free for at least the next 2 months and starting ASAP is a must have. Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment. Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support.
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
We're supporting on a very distinct legal project for the next 2+ months in which we're looking for a Paralegal or Lawyer who may be available for the next few months to support on an urgent project in Hemel Hempstead. Our client are based in the charitable/housing sector and as such we are ideally needing to find someone with experience in their arena - So someone that has experience in "disrepair", "housing" or "landlord/tenancy" would be ideal! As part of this project you'd be tasked with setting up a Legal Actions Register, supporting with case management reviews and working closely with their solicitors and internal staff to ensure due diligence and establishing future management. There is also the opportunity for this person to help with the recommendation and appointment of selected solicitors best suited to the company and based on costings. The company operate on a hybrid working basis, working 35 hours a week and typically 2-3 days in the office - But for this project they would be open to someone working on an even more flexible/remote basis so long as you are easily able to access the Hemel Hempstead offices when required. With this being a temporary project, this is going to be paying a day rate the equivalent of a circa £40k salary (to be confirmed and up for discussion), which would be an approx. £150+ day rate plus holiday accrual. What to expect from the project: Establish a legal register - work across the organisation to pull together all current legal actions into a comprehensive legal register. Undertake a case management review, with instructed solicitors, to establish the status of each legal case and that all relevant actions are being taken in a timely way. Assess and recommend future legal case management arrangements. The majority of cases relate to disrepair and building safety issues. What do we need from you: Experience as a Paralegal, Lawyer or similar with exposure to the disrepair, housing, landlord/tenant or building safety world is high on the wish list. This role has the ability to be extremely flexible with hours (so long as you can put in a full time workload) and office/hybrid - But ideally being close to Hemel Hempstead for meetings and to initially get in and set up would be ideal. The ability to be free for at least the next 2 months and starting ASAP is a must have. Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment. Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support.
HOUSING DISREPAIR LAWYER LIVERPOOL This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional with a strong background in litigation to join a highly regarded and forward thinking law firm in Liverpool City Centre. You will be a Solicitor or Fee Earner with a minimum of 3 years experience dealing with litigated matters. You'll be dealing with your own caseload which will have a focus on Housing Disrepair matters however there may also be other areas of litigation such as PI or Data breach cases. You will have a strong understanding of the CPR and have experience dealing with fast track and multi track litigated matters. Benefits include; A competitive salary based on experience Opportunities for hybrid working & flexible hours. Bonus Scheme Birthday off Don't miss out- apply now!
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
HOUSING DISREPAIR LAWYER LIVERPOOL This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional with a strong background in litigation to join a highly regarded and forward thinking law firm in Liverpool City Centre. You will be a Solicitor or Fee Earner with a minimum of 3 years experience dealing with litigated matters. You'll be dealing with your own caseload which will have a focus on Housing Disrepair matters however there may also be other areas of litigation such as PI or Data breach cases. You will have a strong understanding of the CPR and have experience dealing with fast track and multi track litigated matters. Benefits include; A competitive salary based on experience Opportunities for hybrid working & flexible hours. Bonus Scheme Birthday off Don't miss out- apply now!
Immediate Start Available Hybrid Solicitor - Redbridge Council Salary : £180 Per Hour Hours : 36 Hours Working Schedule : Monday to Friday Contract Length : 6 Month Contract Location : (Apply online only) High Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 1DE Job Details Hybrid working with 2 Days in the office. Main duties are Work closely with Senior Surveyor and Maintenance manager to deliver tasks Instructing them to survey properties with legal cases Weekly 1-1 meetings with Desktop surveyor and Maintenance Manager to discuss outstanding cases and update with reports Day to day correspondence with cases Agresso for Reactive Maintenance Work closely with Finance for settlement claims Communicate effectively with residents, colleagues, contractors, lawyers, board members and Council representatives both verbally and in writing Liaising with 3rd parties during claims Creating and managing the database for disrepair claims for AM Creating a central base for storing case (letters of claim) Updating the Iken database Overseeing central disclosure of the Housing Conditions Pre-action protocol Perusing expert reports and Scott schedule Liaising and negotiating on settlements Assistance with drafting If this role is of interest and you have all of the above please apply with your most recent CV, Daniel Walsh will then be in touch to discuss.
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
Immediate Start Available Hybrid Solicitor - Redbridge Council Salary : £180 Per Hour Hours : 36 Hours Working Schedule : Monday to Friday Contract Length : 6 Month Contract Location : (Apply online only) High Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 1DE Job Details Hybrid working with 2 Days in the office. Main duties are Work closely with Senior Surveyor and Maintenance manager to deliver tasks Instructing them to survey properties with legal cases Weekly 1-1 meetings with Desktop surveyor and Maintenance Manager to discuss outstanding cases and update with reports Day to day correspondence with cases Agresso for Reactive Maintenance Work closely with Finance for settlement claims Communicate effectively with residents, colleagues, contractors, lawyers, board members and Council representatives both verbally and in writing Liaising with 3rd parties during claims Creating and managing the database for disrepair claims for AM Creating a central base for storing case (letters of claim) Updating the Iken database Overseeing central disclosure of the Housing Conditions Pre-action protocol Perusing expert reports and Scott schedule Liaising and negotiating on settlements Assistance with drafting If this role is of interest and you have all of the above please apply with your most recent CV, Daniel Walsh will then be in touch to discuss.
Job Title: Housing Disrepair Paralegal Location: Sharston, M22 4SN Salary : A basic salary of up to £30,000, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears Job type: Full time, Permanent About us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 70 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 6,600 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. About the role: We are currently looking for an additional Paralegal to join our Housing Disrepair team. Ideally the successful candidate will have a minimum of 12 months housing disrepair experience. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are key attributes in helping to get the best results for our clients. The role requires management of your own caseload of pre-and-and post-issue Housing Disrepair claims. We offer a generous commission structure. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. The role offers genuine progression quite likely to a training contract. We currently have 96 trainee solicitors across our five departments Responsibilities: Managing a caseload of Housing Disrepair claims from cradle to grave Conducting thorough legal research and providing sound legal advice to clients Preparing and drafting legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements Negotiating settlements and representing clients in court when necessary Working in a target driven, fast paced environment Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the successful outcome of cases. Keeping up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations Person Specification: Proven track record of handling a caseload of housing disrepair claims Genuine tenacity. Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. Excellent client care ability, with a passion for achieving the best possible outcome for our clients. Previous exposure of Proclaim case management system advantageous. Salary & Hours: A basic salary of up to £30,000, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Newly Qualified Solicitor, Law Graduate, Junior Solicitor, Lawyer, Solicitor, Housing Disrepair Lawyer, Housing Disrepair Caseworker, Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, Legal Executive, Paralegal, Legal Executive will also be considered for this role.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Housing Disrepair Paralegal Location: Sharston, M22 4SN Salary : A basic salary of up to £30,000, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears Job type: Full time, Permanent About us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 70 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 6,600 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. About the role: We are currently looking for an additional Paralegal to join our Housing Disrepair team. Ideally the successful candidate will have a minimum of 12 months housing disrepair experience. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are key attributes in helping to get the best results for our clients. The role requires management of your own caseload of pre-and-and post-issue Housing Disrepair claims. We offer a generous commission structure. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. The role offers genuine progression quite likely to a training contract. We currently have 96 trainee solicitors across our five departments Responsibilities: Managing a caseload of Housing Disrepair claims from cradle to grave Conducting thorough legal research and providing sound legal advice to clients Preparing and drafting legal documents, including pleadings and witness statements Negotiating settlements and representing clients in court when necessary Working in a target driven, fast paced environment Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the successful outcome of cases. Keeping up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations Person Specification: Proven track record of handling a caseload of housing disrepair claims Genuine tenacity. Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. Excellent client care ability, with a passion for achieving the best possible outcome for our clients. Previous exposure of Proclaim case management system advantageous. Salary & Hours: A basic salary of up to £30,000, dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Newly Qualified Solicitor, Law Graduate, Junior Solicitor, Lawyer, Solicitor, Housing Disrepair Lawyer, Housing Disrepair Caseworker, Legal Assistant, Litigation Assistant, Legal Executive, Paralegal, Legal Executive will also be considered for this role.
