This is a full-time role working. hours per week, Monday- Friday, 9am until 5pm. Hybrid working arrangements may be available depending on operational requirements.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor to join our Insurance Team and progress in their current career and bring their current skills and knowledge to a collaborative and professional team. Whilst the role will be working to the fast-paced, customer focused and high standards of a law firm, the role will also provide a sustainable work-life balance and relate to the regional area in which it is based.
The role will be responsible for delivering successful outcomes such as:
1. Handling a varied case load of Housing Disrepair matters – primarily consisting of pre litigated and litigated complex housing disrepair claims including counter claims in possession proceedings
2. Provision of written and verbal advice in litigated and non-litigated matters;
3. Communications with client, opponents, Courts/Tribunals and third parties to progress files;
4. Contributing to business development including, presentations and training events, articles/newsletters, Chambers & Legal submissions, etc.
5. Provision and supervision of value-added services e.g. client helpline calls/emails, legal surgeries, briefing notes etc.
6. Supporting the Head of Department, Partners and other advisors on their own cases, and the delivery of the departmental strategy and business objectives;
7. Management, supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring of (and delegation of work to) Solicitors and Paralegals – to facilitate the achievement of their business objectives and professional development goals;
8. Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements including ISO:1 quality control, SRA Principles / Code of Conduct, Court & Tribunal deadlines;
9. Monitoring and reporting on own financial and business performance, and of colleagues under the Partners management / supervision responsibilities, to deliver work in a profitable manner;
10. Contributing towards internal continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing;
11. Inter-departmental support and collaboration on joint files, projects, and events;
12. Contributing to the development of the departmental business plan;
13. Building positive relationships with current/prospective clients and enhancing the firm’s profile, to drive business growth;