Housing Disrepair Fee Earner / Solicitor - Manchester

Housing Disrepair Fee Earner: £34,000 - £38,000Location: Didsbury, Manchester A fantastic opportunity for a Housing Disrepair Fee Earner to join a well-regarded, modern law firm. A new firm is being set up in a beautiful building in Didsbury, and this is an exciting opportunity to join the team. The firm is full-service with a strong offering in litigation and in this role you will initially deal with legal matters relating to housing disrepair, property disputes and housing law. This firm also offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to progress into a senior position quickly due to their rapid expansion.The Role: Case Management: Managing an active caseload of housing disrepair matters from initial instruction through to completion or trial, ensuring compliance and a high standard of work througout. Legal Drafting: Preparing letters of claim, pleadings, formal court documents, witness statements, schedules of loss etc. Evidence Gathering: Liaising with surveyors, environmental health officers, and medical experts to obtain and review reports, assess liability, and quantify damages relating to housing conditions. Litigation and Settlements: Negotiating settlements with landlords, housing associations, and their representatives, attending case management hearings where required, and preparing trial bundles for court proceedings.The Individual: At least one year PQE with 1 year of fee-earning experience in Housing Disrepair. Experience handling housing disrepair ..... full job details .....