Fee Earner HDR Part 8

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK law firm seeks a Housing Breach of Contract Fee Earner to manage litigation cases involving settlement agreements. The role emphasizes high-quality case management, advocacy skills, and client care excellence. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

6% contributory pension

Hybrid working arrangements

Flexible working after probation

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of volume litigation experience.
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules.
• Understanding of Breach of Contract process.

Responsibilities

• Represent the firm and manage cases effectively.
• Draft breach applications and undertake hearings.
• Coordinate with Counsel and prepare instructions.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Proficient in IT

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

Job Title: Housing Breach of Contract Fee Earner

Location: Manchester or Liverpool

Background

Antony Hodari Solicitors has been established for over 40 years, with offices in Manchester City Centre and Liverpool City Centre. We specialise in Housing Litigation for clients throughout the UK. Our firm is committed to delivering high standards of client care, rated 4.8 on Trustpilot and Reviews.io. We seek talented fee earners to join our team to help us deliver industry-leading service.

The Role

You will be a vital part of an established department, employing high-quality case management processes. We value commitment to effective case conduct and proactive management. Your role involves enforcing settlement agreements and ensuring repairs are carried out post-disrepair settlement. Advocacy experience and team management skills are advantageous, especially for those from litigation backgrounds like personal injury or credit hire.

Main Responsibilities (not exhaustive)

• Represent the firm professionally and proactively
• Use robust processes to manage cases and conduct client reviews
• Provide high standards of client care
• Liaise with clients and ensure work is completed
• Arrange property inspections
• Take witness statements as needed
• Draft Part 8 proceedings and breach applications
• Coordinate with Counsel and prepare instructions
• Undertake telephone hearings if experienced
• Potentially manage a team
• Comply with the Solicitors Code of Conduct
• Share best practices and legal updates with colleagues
• Coordinate tasks and manage caseloads
• Engage in self-development and legal updates
• Identify system improvements
• Perform other duties as required

Personal Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Confident telephone manner
• Dynamic and confident
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Proficient in IT

Experience

• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules
• Understanding of Breach of Contract process
• At least 4 years of volume litigation experience (Grade C and above)
• Experience with Case Management Systems (Proclaim preferred but not essential)

Package

• Competitive salary plus target-driven bonus
• 6% contributory pension
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Flexible working (post-probation)