HDR Solicitor/Fee Earner

Clayton legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm is seeking a Housing Disrepair Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Manchester or Liverpool. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on vital housing litigation cases, advocating for tenants in sub-standard living conditions. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse caseload, ensuring compliance with legal protocols while fostering strong client relationships. With flexible working hours, competitive salary, and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the community. Join a respected firm that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible start and finish times

Annual salary review

25 days plus bank holidays

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

Casual dress

Death in Service Benefit (Salary x 4)

Access to award winning Employee Assistance Programme

Subsidised gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in housing disrepair and civil litigation is essential.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and a confident communicator.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of housing disrepair claims from inception to conclusion.
• Comply with Pre Action Protocol for Housing Conditions.

Skills

Housing Disrepair experience

Contentious civil litigation experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Mediation skills

Education

Degree level education

FILEX or ILEX qualifications

Tools

Proclaim (claims management software)

Job description

Housing Disrepair Solicitor(s) / Fee Earner(s) Manchester or Liverpool

- Full time (with flexible start and finish times), permanent
- £31,000 - £41,000 + Bonus
- Able to bill work at Grade B or above

My client has been delivering an industry leading service to clients throughout the UK for nearly 40 years.

Specialising in housing litigation, fighting for tenants living in sub-standard accommodation to bring landlords to account.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join a respected law firm and be a key player in a well-established and growing team.

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.

Key tasks:

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

The successful applicant:

Our team structure means that we can support applicants with varying degrees of prior experience and have successfully supported several staff who have re-trained from fast-paced litigation backgrounds such as personal injury.

Successful candidates will be confident communicators with a high level of written and verbal skills and good attention to detail.

You must be well organised and able to work in a busy environment with the ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight timescales.

It is preferable that candidates be educated to degree level, and those applying for more senior fee earning roles may possess FILEX, ILEX qualifications or similar experience.

Experience:

1. Housing Disrepair experience essential, we would also consider applicants with significant (10 years plus) contentious civil litigation experience
2. Able to bill work at Grade B or above
3. Case Management System (Proclaim is used) experience is a must to be able to handle volume litigation
4. Demonstrable experience of being able to work at pace, with ability to manage competing priorities within own caseload
5. Have experience of litigating own matters
6. Highly organised and self-motivated
7. IT literate

Benefits:

1. Salary competitive (Dependent on experience) + Bonus
2. Flexible start and finish times
3. Annual salary review
4. 25 days plus bank holidays
5. Day off on your birthday
6. Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
7. Hybrid home/office working environment
8. Training, development, and support
9. Company sick pay
10. City Centre location
11. Casual dress
12. Death in Service Benefit (Salary x 4)
13. Access to award winning Employee Assistance Programme
14. Subsidised gym membership

If you would like to apply for this amazing role then please send me your updated CV or give me a call on 0161 914 3757 to discuss the opportunity further.