Location: Manchester city centre, Strong hybrid split
Salary: £35-38k base plus up to £12,000 in performance bonus
The role
A well-established law firm is expanding its housing disrepair team and is looking for an experienced Legal Executive to run their own caseload from instruction through to settlement or trial.
Key responsibilities
- Manage a full caseload of housing disrepair claims with minimal supervision
- Assess new cases and advise clients on merits, funding and likely outcomes
- Draft and review letters of claim, pleadings, witness statements and settlement agreements
- Ensure compliance with the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims
- Instruct and manage surveyors and other experts, and review their reports
- Negotiate settlements with landlords, housing associations and third parties
- Keep accurate records on the case management system
- Supervise and support paralegals and junior team members
- Support business development, including maintaining introducer relationships
- Meet individual and team targets, and comply with regulatory and quality standards
About you
- Legal Executive with a proven track record in housing disrepair
- Strong knowledge of housing law and the disrepair claims process
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills
- Confident managing your own caseload in a target-driven environment
- Strong client care, organisation and attention to detail
- Experienced with legal case management systems
- Supervision or mentoring experience is an advantage
- Right to work in the UK
What's on offer
- Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
- Hybrid working
- Pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Clear progression and recognition for strong performance
- Smart/casual dress code, supportive team and company events
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Housing Disrepair Fee Earner / Legal Exec employer: Flexible Solutionz Limited
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Contact Details:
Flexible Solutionz Limited Recruitment Team
