Description
Housing Disrepair Fee Earner
Location: Liverpool
Salary: Competitive DOE, Permanent
Hours: Full Time
The Opportunity
Puro Associates are working with an established legal practice in Liverpool that is looking to strengthen its Housing Disrepair team with an experienced Fee Earner.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid background in Housing Disrepair who is confident managing their own caseload and looking to join a busy, supportive team.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing a caseload of Housing Disrepair claims from instruction through to conclusion, including:
- Managing your own pre- and post-litigated Housing Disrepair caseload.
- Progressing claims efficiently and in line with relevant protocols.
- Dealing with liability and quantum issues.
- Drafting correspondence, pleadings and other legal documentation.
- Liaising with clients, landlords, Counsel and other third parties.
- Negotiating settlements where appropriate.
- Preparing matters for hearings and progressing litigation.
- Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring files remain compliant.
- Providing excellent client care throughout the claims process.
- Working towards agreed targets and KPIs.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous Housing Disrepair experience – essential.
- Experience managing your own caseload.
- Good knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant Housing Conditions case law.
- Experience handling litigated and pre-litigated claims.
- Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
- Excellent client-care skills.
- Good organisation and attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.
- A target-driven and proactive approach.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary DOE.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Varied Housing Disrepair caseload.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Modern working environment.
- Established and growing legal practice.
If you're an experienced Housing Disrepair Fee Earner based in Liverpool or the surrounding areas and are open to hearing about a new opportunity, contact Ryan at Puro Associates on 01904 571760 or apply below. .
