Housing Disrepair Fee Earner/Housing Repair Breach Handler

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Liverpool is hiring for two positions: Housing Disrepair Fee Earner and Housing Repair Breach Handler. Both roles offer full-time hours, competitive salaries, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive legal environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant legal qualifications and experience in housing law.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Bonus scheme

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Life insurance (3x salary)

Paid legal study support

Mentoring programme

Secure bike storage

Gym membership

Free flu jabs

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience handling housing disrepair or civil litigation cases for Fee Earner.
• Understanding of CPR and drafting Part 8 proceedings for Breach Handler.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a litigation team.

Responsibilities

• Manage housing disrepair claims from instruction to resolution.
• Specialise in cases where landlords fail to carry out repairs post-settlement.
• Prepare for court actions and enforcement.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Legal Drafting

Case Preparation

Understanding of Housing Law

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal Case Management Systems

Job description

Role Overview:
A well-established and socially focused law firm, known for its commitment to tenant advocacy and legal excellence, is hiring for two key positions in its Liverpool City Centre office:

1. Housing Disrepair Fee Earner – Manage housing disrepair claims from instruction to resolution, working directly with clients to secure repairs and compensation.
   
   
2. Housing Repair Breach Handler – Specialise in cases where landlords fail to carry out repairs post-settlement or court order, including enforcement action and court preparation.

Both roles offer full-time hours, supportive teams, and genuine career progression in a dynamic legal environment.


Candidate Profile / Experience Needed:

For Housing Disrepair Fee Earner:

• 1+ years’ experience handling housing disrepair or civil litigation cases
  
  
• Strong understanding of housing law and tenant rights
  
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
  
  
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
  
  
• Law degree or similar qualification preferred

For Housing Repair Breach Handler:

• Law degree or similar; ideal for graduates or junior fee earners
  
  
• Understanding of CPR and drafting Part 8 proceedings
  
  
• Experience or interest in working with social housing tenants
  
  
• Strong legal drafting and case preparation skills
  
  
• Willingness to learn and develop within a litigation team

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salaries:
  
  
  • Fee Earner: Up to £35,000
    
    
  • Breach Handler: Up to £30,000
    
    
• Bonus scheme and real promotion prospects
  
  
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays, office closure at Christmas, birthday off
  
  
• Private healthcare, life insurance (3x salary), enhanced sick pay
  
  
• £500 perfect attendance bonus
  
  
• Paid legal study support, study and exam leave
  
  
• Mentoring programme and regular company social events
  
  
• Secure bike storage, gym membership, free flu jabs
  
  
• Fantastic city centre location with excellent transport links

Apply Now:
Whether you're an experienced fee earner or a graduate eager to gain hands-on litigation experience submit your CV today and take the next step in your legal journey.