Housing Disrepair Fee Earner
Blackburn – £26,000 - £31,000
Are you experienced within Housing Disrepair and are a non-qualified fee earner? This firm may have the opportunity for you.The successful candidate will be responsible for a caseload of housing disrepair cases which they should be able to manage with confidence and the appropriate level of technical knowledge, in line with the department’s systems and procedures.
Job Context
The role of housing litigator will demand an excellent understanding of all aspects of housing disrepair, associated legislation and the litigation process.
The role holder must have both the ability and experience to manage a high workload whilst at the same time have a sound understanding of local authority processes in relation to landlord and tenant issues. They should also be experienced in being able to act on behalf of the tenant in tenant/ landlord disputes.
The role holder will have individual responsibility for a caseload of housing disrepair files that are both litigated and not litigated.
You will be able:
- To demonstrate an excellent understanding of the technical issues involved in dealing with housing and disrepair cases
- To demonstrate an excellent understanding of local authority landlord issues
- To have an excellent working knowledge of housing disputes and relevant case law
- To demonstrate the ability to take on individual responsibility within the context of a team environment
- Be able to achieve financial targets on a monthly and annual basis and to contribute to the profitability of the team as a whole
- Handle a large volume of disrepair cases
- Working with a computerised case management system – PROCLAIM
- Managing a high varied caseload
- Working with targets and deadlines
- Providing both a quality and speedy service to internal & external clients and referrers
- Excellent working knowledge of housing law
- Proven track record of dealing with disrepair cases
- Excellent drafting capabilities of court documents/witness statements/instructions to counsel without supervision
- Excellent knowledge of current case law affecting housing disputes
- Proven track record of dealing with landlords, local authorities and similar organisations in relation to resolving housing disputes
- A working knowledge of PROCLAIM would be an advantage
Alternatively, reach out to me directly via my email ruby@douglas-scott.co.uk or give me a call for an informal chat on 07451 271 284
What were you doing before you joined Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment?
I just completed my law degree at Edge Hill University and was working in the sales department of a call center in the energy sector.
What are you most looking forward to in your new role?
I am most looking forward to a new opportunity and adventure, hitting the ground running in a new career and the opportunities to progress up the ladder with Douglas Scott. I also love the idea of helping people discover new opportunities for themselves in their careers.
If you weren’t in recruitment what would you be doing?
I would most likely be pursuing my law degree down the more traditional route of further study with an LPC and becoming a solicitor.
Tell us something that people might not know about you?
I love true crime documentaries and it scares my boyfriend to no end how calm I am when I watch them! I suppose that is where the love of the legal industry comes from.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Landlord and Tenant
- Type: Private Practice
- Salary: £26,000 - £31,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Blackburn
- Reference: 941106A
