Disrepair Litigation Executive

Job Title

Housing Disrepair Litigation Executive

Sharston, M22 4SN

A basic salary of up to £30,000, dependent on experience, with a generous monthly commission scheme.

Full time, Permanent

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 ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms, with a 5‑star rating on Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews.

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 of housing disrepair experience. The role requires managing your own caseload of pre‑ and post‑issue Housing Disrepair claims, delivering results in a target‑driven, fast‑paced environment.

• 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 a successful outcome of cases
• Keeping up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations

• Proven track record of handling a caseload of housing disrepair claims
• Genuine tenacity
• Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation and the 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 to the Proclaim case‑management system is advantageous

• A basic salary of up to £30,000, dependent on experience
• A very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears
• Our standard working hours are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday‑Thursday and 8:30 am to 5 pm Friday

• 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 a service‑length requirement
• Private medical insurance available after 2 years’ service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 onsite gym, netball/football team, 10 km Manchester team and more
• Active social committee with generous departmental and firm‑wide social budget

Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario‑based questioning. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Candidates with experience or 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 may also be considered for this role.