Housing Disrepair Fee Earner

Aspire Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HDR Fee Earner to join their dynamic team in Liverpool. This full-time role offers the opportunity to manage high-quality housing disrepair cases from initial review to settlement. Ideal candidates will be law graduates or experienced paralegals with strong negotiation skills and a drive to meet targets. The firm values integrity and client service, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. Join a team that prioritizes continuous improvement and client satisfaction, and enjoy generous benefits including time off for birthdays and personal appointments.

Benefits

Christmas Closure

Birthday Off

Personal Time Off

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Referral Bonus

Reduced Parking Fees

Qualifications

• Law graduate or experienced Paralegal/Fee Earner with interest in legal sector.
• Ability to manage claims and document activities accurately.

Responsibilities

• Manage client claims using firm’s processes and document activities.
• Draft, review, and submit correspondence effectively.

Skills

Housing Disrepair Knowledge

Legal Documentation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Target Orientation

Education

Law Degree

Paralegal Experience

Job description

Job Title: HDR Fee Earner
Salary: £25,000-£29,000 (DOE) per annum (Full-Time, Permanent, 35 hours)
Location: Liverpool City Centre (Office based)
Shifts: Flexibility to work between the hours of 9am and 8pm, Mon-Sat

Are you a law graduate or an accomplished Fee Earner or Paralegal who holds an interest in building their career within the legal sector? We are hiring for a Housing Disrepair, Pre-Litigation Fee Earner to join our legal client at their head office in the Liverpool city centre.

As a HDR Fee Earner, you will be expected to assist in a fast paced practice to handle high quality HDR cases from its initial review and preparation of the case documentation to it’s conclusion by way of settlement or transferring to the litigation team.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the client’s claims by always using the firm’s technical process and then accurately documenting each activity that has taken place.
• Managing all cases efficiently and effectively.
• Drafting, reviewing and submitting correspondence by letter and e-mail.
• Via calls, undertaking discussions and negotiating with clients, third party solicitor’s insurers to pursue the appropriate settlement of cases.
• Supporting the strategic development of the department and firm by developing best practices and the client experience throughout.

Key Skills We’re Looking For:

• Experience within housing despair would be desirable but not essential
• Ideally be either a recent law graduate or qualified by experience in a Paralegal or Fee Earner focused role.
• Comfortable working towards targets and KPI’s.
• Understanding of emerging laws.
  

Benefits:

• Christmas closure & Birthdays off
• "Personal Time" to attend external appointments
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Referral Bonus
• Reduced parking fees

Apply today to be part of a team that values integrity, client service, and continuous growth.

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