Housing Litigation Solicitor Disrepair 1-3
| Posting date: | 17 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 August 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Liverpool |
| Company: | Riverside |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4695 |
Summary
Job Title: Housing Litigation Solicitor Disrepair 1-3
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £47,931.84 (£52,920.80 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool / Hybrid
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
The difference you will make as Housing Litigation Solicitor
This role is specific to supporting our Disrepair Team, however, subject to business need there may be a requirement to assist with other business areas and conduct work not set out under ‘accountabilities’ below, such as possession proceedings, building compliance, compensation requests, and complaints, also in this role you will work in partnership with other teams within the business and attend business partner meetings with the Housing Litigation Team’s key internal stakeholders and Assist the Housing Litigation Team to maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across the business. Ideally in this role you will ensure that all casework is well managed and dealt with in an efficient and cost-effective manner and ensure that the business’ regulatory, legislative and common law obligations are met.
About you
We are looking for someone with:
- Degree from a recognised UK university or equivalent (or qualification gained from a non-UK university).
- Professional legal qualification as recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or equivalent body.
- Minimum of 12 months' experience of working on housing disrepair cases either on the Claimant or Defendant side.
- Experience of successfully managing a large caseload, achieving excellent outcomes.
- Knowledge of the pre-action protocols and Civil Procedure Rules.
- Knowledge of the relevant statutory, regulatory and common law applicable to the housing management functions of a social landlord, and the provision of regulated social and affordable housing.
- Practical awareness and/or experience of the Data Protection Act 2018.
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay & generous pension
- 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options available
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
- A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.