Housing Disrepair Fee Earner
Location
Manchester, Liverpool
Salary
£30000-40000 per annum
Sector
Private Practice
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Housing
Reference
JG/HD/AH/1206
Our client, a leading law firm, is seeking Housing Disrepair Solicitors / Fee Earners to join their esteemed team.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Housing Disrepair Solicitor / Fee Earner, you will manage a caseload of pre- and post-litigated claims under Sections 9a and 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. You will handle cases from inception to conclusion, ensuring compliance with the Pre Action-Protocol for Housing Conditions.
ABOUT YOU
To excel in this role, you should have proven experience in housing disrepair or significant contentious civil litigation. You must be able to bill work at Grade B or above and have experience using case management systems, particularly Proclaim. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a busy caseload are essential. A degree-level education is preferable, and qualifications such as FILEX or ILEX are advantageous.
NEXT STEPS?
If this opportunity sounds of interest then please apply through the advert or contact Jack at Thornton Legal directly on 07538 704 113 or jack@thorntonlegal.co.uk. Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only.
Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client and family.
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