Job Description – Housing Disrepair Fee Earner/ Solicitor

Job Title: Housing Disrepair Fee Earner (Qualified Solicitor)
Department: Housing Disrepair
Location: Liverpool City Centre
Work Type: Full Time Office Position (1 day per month, remote working)
Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 (DOE)

We are looking to recruit a motivated Fee Earner, to join an ambitious Liverpool City Centre based firm with national reach that is looking to bolster their already strong and dedicated Housing Disrepair team. The team deals with Social Housing Disrepair claims which can include Landlord & Tenant matters and Personal Injury Claims.

Responsibilities

Progressing your own caseload
Working collaboratively to achieve departmental goals
Demonstrating excellent drafting and advocacy skills
Liaise with other professionals such as surveyors, external counsel and other key stakeholders
Keep up to date with the latest legal developments in the area of housing disrepair

Requirements

At least 24 months experience handling a caseload of claims (HDR, PI, RTA, PCP etc)
Experience in handling HDR files, and dealing with an array of Housing Disrepair issues, from inception to conclusion (desirable but not essential)
Ability to independently manage a caseload and settle files
Experience of working to deadlines with a minimum of supervision
Be proficient with Proclaim or similar CMS (desirable but not essential), although in-depth training will be provided
Have an ability to plan and prioritise your workload
To have worked with Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook
Good people skills for teamwork and building relationships with co-workers and clients
Good written and spoken communication skills

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Benefites
Great Bonus Scheme
Real Succession & Promotion opportunities
26 days holiday plus bank holidays & Birthday Day Off
Closed over Christmas period in addition to Holidays
Enhanced sickness scheme
Death in service Policy with benefit of 3 times salary
Private healthcare
Bike to Work Scheme
Rooftop Bar area
Private gym area on site with shower facilities
Early finish on a Friday
Discounted local parking

HDR Fee Earner/Solicitor