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Job Description: Housing Breach of Contract Fee Earner
Based in: Manchester or Liverpool
Background
Antony Hodari Solicitors has been established for over 40 years, having offices in both Manchester City Centre and Liverpool City Centre, and specialise in Housing Litigation for clients throughout the UK.
The firm is committed to delivering high standards of client care, rated 4.8 on Trustpilot and Reviews.io. Our reputation and client care is important to us. We want talented fee earners to join our team to help us deliver industry leading service to our clients.
The Role
You will play a vital role within an established department, using high quality case management processes. We are looking for people who are committed to effective and proactive conduct of cases.
Target driven and ensuring we deliver the highest standards of client care, we require fee earners to enforce settlement agreements and ensure agreed repair works are carried out following the settlement of the client’s disrepair claim.
This is a critical stage for our clients, and we are keen to ensure we deliver. It is an excellent opportunity to enter housing litigation for those from a wider litigation background such as personal injury or credit hire. Advocacy experience would be a major asset, as would any team management.
Main Responsibilities (not exhaustive)
* To represent the firm in a professional and proactive manner
* To utilise robust processes to proactively progress cases, conduct frequent client care reviews and efficient management of cases
* Exercise high standard of client care in a professional and pleasant manner
* To liaise with clients and ensure agreed work is carried out
* To arrange post inspection of the property
* To take witness statements where necessary
* To draft part 8 proceedings and / or applications for breach of agreement
* Liasing with Counsel and preparing instructions to counsel
* Undertake telephone hearings for those experienced
* Potential team management
* To comply with the Solicitors Code of Conduct
* To share best practice and latest developments in the law with colleagues and peers
* To be responsible for the co ordination of tasks
* To be responsible for progression of own caseload
* To take responsibility for self development including keeping up to date with all aspects of relevant laws and procedures
* To assist in highlighting system developments and efficiencies
* To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required
Personal Skills
* Excellent inter-personal skills and customer service skills
* Excellent telephone manner
* Confident and dynamic
* Highly organised and self-motivated; able to work independently and as part of a team
* Highly IT literate
Experience
* Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules
* Knowledge of Breach of Contract process
* 4 years volume litigation experience (Grade C and above)
* Case Management Systems (Proclaim is used) experience would be advantageous but not essential
Package
* Competitive salary + target driven bonus
* 6% contributory pension
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Flexible working (after positive probation period)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Legal Services
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