Breach of contract drafter

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de litiges spécialisée dans la réparation de logements recherche un rédacteur pour son équipe. Ce rôle implique la rédaction de procédures juridiques et l'assistance lors d'accords de réparation entre locataires et propriétaires. Le candidat idéal doit posséder au moins deux ans d'expérience en litige, avec d'excellentes compétences en communication et la capacité à gérer efficacement le travail sous pression.

Benefits

Salaire jusqu'à £32,500 + Bonus

Localisation en centre-ville proche des transports

Horaires flexibles

25 jours de congé plus jours fériés

Pension avec contribution de 6%

Adhésion à une salle de sport subventionnée

Tenue décontractée

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 ans d'expérience en litige.
• Expérience en réparation de logement souhaitable, mais pas essentielle.
• Compétences en communication excellentes, verbales et écrites.

Responsibilities

• Rédaction des demandes au tribunal de la Partie 8 et des avis de demande N244.
• Liaison avec les clients pour recueillir des instructions.
• Maintenir de hauts niveaux de satisfaction client tout au long du processus.

Skills

Compétences en communication

Capacité à résoudre des problèmes

Gestion de volume de travail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Proclaim

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Housing Disrepair Breach of Contract Drafter (Grade C or above)

Location: Manchester or Liverpool (with opportunity for hybrid working)

Reports to: Housing Disrepair Breach of Contract Litigation Manager

We can offer:

• Salary up to £32,500 (dependant on experience) + Bonus
• City centre location close to public transport
• Flexible start and finish times
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays & day off on your birthday
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
• Subsidised gym membership
• Casual dress

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Working in our specialist Housing Disrepair Breach of Contract Team, you will be responsible for drafting proceedings under Part 8 CPR and N244 Applications under Part 7 CPR on Claimant matters where the Defendant has breached previously agreed settlement terms. You will support the team’s litigation fee earners who will take conduct post issue until conclusion.

Why work for Antony Hodari Solicitors

Antony Hodari Solicitors has been established for over 40 years and is based in Manchester City Centre within easy access of public transport. We specialize in housing litigation for clients throughout the UK. We believe that no one should have to live in unsafe or unsuitable housing conditions. We deliver an unparalleled level of service to our clients - over 1000 satisfied clients rate us an average 4.8 on Trustpilot and Reviews.io. Reputation is very important to us, and we are seeking talented like-minded individuals to join our growing team.

Purpose of the role

The firm operates a very successful housing disrepair team whereby we act for tenants of residential social housing who are complaining of disrepair at their property which their landlord has failed to remedy. Cases are pursued under the Housing Conditions Protocol with typical agreements being reached with landlords pre or post litigation in terms of damages, agreed repairs, timescale for completion, and costs.

Unfortunately, a significant proportion of those agreements are subsequently breached by the landlord. Your role will be to assist in the enforcement of those agreed terms, particularly relating to any failure to complete agreed repairs at the property in the agreed timescale. Working within our Breach of Contract team, you will be responsible for drafting Part 8 Claim Forms and associated witness evidence, and N244 Application Notices to lift Stay of Proceedings on previously litigated matters. The main objective of the role is to prepare the case for handling by a litigation fee earner who will then retain conduct until conclusion. This will involve liaising with our clients by telephone on a regular basis to assist in drafting of necessary Court paperwork.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Consideration of previous settlement agreement / terms and consideration of enforceability.
• Taking client instructions to establish what works at the property remain outstanding.
• Draft Part 8 claims and N244 applications.
• Ensure the litigation process is carried out in line with statute, best practices, and the firm’s standards.
• Maintaining high levels of client care throughout.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 2 years’ litigation experience.

Skills & competencies:

• Housing disrepair experience is desirable, but not essential. Position would also suit those from a personal injury background.
• Ability to handle volume work.
• Experience of Proclaim or other case management software is desirable, but not essential.
• Competent in use of Microsoft packages such as Word, Teams.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Ability to make decisions.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and SLAs whilst maintaining excellent client care.

Personal attributes:

• Initiative, optimism, confidence, adaptability, motivation, willingness to learn, resilience.