Housing disrepair fee earn/solicitor in Liverpool

Housing Disrepair Solicitor(s) / Fee Earner(s)

Location: Manchester, M2 2EE or Liverpool L2 2QP

Work Type: Hybrid working available (Full time, permanent)

Due to continued expansion, the client has an opportunity for experienced Solicitors(s)/Fee Earner(s), Housing Disrepair that are too good to miss.

What’s on offer at the client?

• Salary competitive (Dependent on experience) + Bonus
• Flexible start and finish times
• Annual salary review
• Day off on your birthday
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
• Hybrid home/office working environment
• Training, development, and support
• Company sick pay
• City Centre location
• Death in Service Benefit (Salary x 4)
• Access to award winning Employee Assistance Programme
• Subsidised gym membership

The role:

The successful applicant will handle a caseload of pre and post-litigated claims brought primarily under Sections 9a and 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Focusing on all aspects of housing disrepair claims, you will handle cases from inception to conclusion, complying with the Pre Action-Protocol for Housing Conditions. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, and we have a track record of developing staff of the future.

Key tasks (not an exhaustive list):

• Run a caseload of pre- and post-litigation housing conditions claims on behalf of tenants
• Comply with Pre Action-Protocol for Housing Disrepair Claims
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, such as the Landlord & Tenant Act
• Draft Letters of Claim
• Collation of special damages
• Review housing records to assess liability
• Review surveyor’s reports – Claimant and Defendant
• Negotiation and settlement
• Mediation
• Liaise with counsel
• Issue Court Proceedings
• Use Proclaim (claims management software) competently and effectively, ensuring that business process and policy is adhered to
• Communicate effectively with clients
• Liaise with and build positive and professional relationships across the business
• Carry out other duties, as and when required, to assist in the smooth running of the business

(Fee Earners will complete certain tasks under direct supervision of a qualified Solicitor)

If the above sounds like you, we would love to know even more about you – don’t hesitate to apply!

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal