Housing Disrepair Part 8 -Fee Earner (Part 8 experience needed)

Lawora Group; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist law firm in Manchester is seeking a Housing Disrepair – Part 8 Fee Earner to join their growing team. The role involves managing caseloads, preparing legal documents, and liaising with various stakeholders, offering a hybrid working environment with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Part 8 Housing Disrepair files is essential.
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and Housing Disrepair litigation.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of issued Part 8 Housing Disrepair claims.
• Prepare and file Part 8 proceedings and related court documents.
• Liaise with clients, courts, landlords, and third parties.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Client-focused approach

Job description

Housing Disrepair Part 8 -Fee Earner (Part 8 experience needed)

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Job Title: Housing Disrepair – Part 8 Fee Earner

Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 1 day office, 4 days WFH)

Salary: Up to £29,000 per year

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

A leading specialist law firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Part 8 Fee Earner to join their growing Housing Disrepair team. This role is ideal for someone who is confident in managing issued Part 8 files and ideally has experience in closing files post-settlement.

This is a hybrid position, offering the flexibility to work 4 days from home and 1 day in the office each week.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of issued Part 8 Housing Disrepair claims
• Prepare and file Part 8 proceedings and related court documents
• Progress claims efficiently through the court process
• Liaise with clients, courts, landlords, and third parties
• Ensure all steps are compliant with court rules and internal processes
• Negotiate settlements where appropriate
• Close files post-settlement in line with firm procedures

Requirements

• Experience managing Part 8 Housing Disrepair files is essential
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and Housing Disrepair litigation
• Confident preparing and managing issued Part 8 claims
• Experience closing legal files is highly desirable
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach
• Able to manage workload independently in a hybrid work environment
• Salary up to £29,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working (1 day in Manchester office, 4 days remote)
• Supportive, close-knit team environment

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Hybrid (4 days WFH, 1 day in office)

Work Location:

• Hybrid in Manchester, UK

Experience:

• Legal file closing and post-settlement work: Preferred

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If you have solid Part 8 experience and are looking for a supportive firm that values expertise and flexibility, apply today with your CV.

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