Central Liverpool – L500 Head of Department Role – Housing Disrepair Litigation Solicitor

Job Description Head of Department vacancy within a L500-listed firm in Liverpool, based out of their office in the city’s beating heart.n n Direct influence on the future of an already thriving department. n Build up a following in the middle of a major port city. n Take junior colleagues under your wing, serving as a mentor. n Their areas of expertise include Credit Hire, Personal Injury, including Complex Injury, Clinical and Professional Negligence, Housing Disrepair, Group Action Claims and Public Inquiries.n n A pillar of their growth as a business is to be driven by the success of their people. They have a proven track record of fostering a positive, collaborative work environment where everyone can contribute to the firm’s shared success. With exceptional support at every turn, every employee is empowered to reach their full potential.n n Is it the right opportunity for me? n n  The role needs someone who is passionate about:n n The work they do n The service they provide n Getting the best results for their clients n Leading/developing a successful, strong team of litigators. n n n You will be leading a team specialised in pre and post litigated housing disrepair matters you’re likely familiar with, such as:n n Unstable building n Damp / mould issues n Poor ventilation n No hot water / heating n Drainage and sanitation issues n Roof leaks n Electrical hazards n Blown (misty) double glazed units n Experience in areas of Personal Injury with crossover will be incredibly advantageous in this role.n n If you have got drive, determination, ambition, and are looking for a stimulating working environment, then we would love to hear from you.n n Responsibilities include:n n · Managing capacity and ensuring workloads are distributed evenly across the team.n n · Support, develop and motivate the team through holding regular 1-2-1’s and meetings.n n · Ensuring that a high-level quality of service is always provided.n n · Be a keen face/ambassador for the firm’s valuesn n · Ability to work to deadlines/targets and to prioritise a varied caseload.n n n About You:n n · Qualified Solicitor, minimum 5+ years PQEn n · Demonstrable expertise in Housing Disrepair and Civil Litigationn n · Proven experience of leading and supervising litigationn n · Ability to positively motivate and support team membersn n · Target driven whilst maintaining exceptional client caren n · Confident when working to targetsn n · Excellent telephone manner and communication skillsn n · Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skillsn n · Excellent technical knowledge of the CPR and Housing Conditions case lawn n · Ability to provide a high level of client care.n n · Ability to work efficiently and effectively, as part of a team and using one’s own initiative.n n n What they offer in return:n n An office working environment with fantastic facilities, in the heart of Liverpool City Centre, with excellent travel links all around.n n · 32 days’ holiday (including bank holidays).n n · Income protection, dental plan, critical illness cover, dental plan & death in service covern n · Employee Assistant Programme.n n · Workplace pension scheme.n n · Free onsite weekly classes and well-being programmes.n n · Discounted onsite Restaurant, Coffee Shop / Café.n n · Secure bike storage.n n · The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with a wonderful Law firm…