Housing Litigation Fee Earner – Nottingham City Centre with Hybrid Working – £40,000 to £55,000 + Excellent Benefits A nationally recognised, Legal 500 Tier 1 ranked Housing Team is seeking an experienced Fee Earner to join its Nottingham office. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UKs leading social housing & property litigation practices, working closely with major housing provider clients on complex and high-value matters. With a strong reputation in the sector, a collaborative team environment, and genuine opportunities for progression, this role offers high-quality work alongside exceptional flexibility, including hybrid working with only one office day per week. The Role: * Managing a varied caseload of Social Housing & Property Litigation matters on behalf of registered providers and social housing clients * Handling housing disrepair claims, statutory nuisance claims, anti-social behaviour matters, injunctions, possession proceedings and housing-related personal injury claims * Assisting on high-value and technically challenging social housing disputes alongside senior lawyers within the team * Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and other legal documentation * Advising clients on litigation strategy, risk and case progression * Conducting witness interviews, disclosure exercises and legal research * Liaising with experts, counsel and other key stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of a matter * Preparing for hearings, including evidence gathering, statement preparation and trial bundles * Negotiating settlements and maintaining strong relationships with clients The Candidate: * A Solicitor OR Fee Earner with experience in Social Housing Litigation or Property Litigation * Experience handling at least one area of social housing disputes, such as housing disrepair, anti-social behaviour, possession proceedings, statutory nuisance or related litigation * Experience managing claims through both pre-litigation and litigated stages * Strong technical litigation skills with excellent drafting ability * Commercially aware, organised and capable of managing competing deadlines * A proactive and client-focused approach with strong communication and relationship management skills The Benefits: * Salary of £40,000 to £55,000, depending on experience * Hybrid working with only one office day per week required * Market-leading flexibility, including flexible start and finish times, hours banking and flexibility around personal commitments and school runs * Enhanced pension scheme * Private medical insurance and healthcare benefits * Enhanced parental and maternity leave provisions * Life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover * Enhanced sickness pay * Dental and eyecare benefits * Health screening and wider wellbeing initiatives * Employee Assistance Programme * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, together with Christmas closure * Excellent scope for career progression within a nationally recognised Legal 500 Tier 1 Housing team More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments. J-18808-Ljbffr