Housing Disrepair Fee Earner
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
A specialist firm based in Oldham, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Housing Disrepair Fee Earner to join its growing litigation team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking practice with a strong reputation in claimant housing work.
The Role
As a Housing Disrepair Fee Earner, you will manage your own caseload of litigated and pre-litigated HDR claims from inception to settlement. You'll work closely with clients to ensure their housing issues are addressed effectively and that they receive the compensation and repairs they are entitled to.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing a caseload of HDR claims under a CFA
Drafting letters of claim, witness statements, and court documents
Liaising with experts, counsel, and third parties
Negotiating settlements and progressing claims through the litigation process
Ensuring compliance with court deadlines and procedural rules
About You
The ideal candidate will:
Have experience handling housing disrepair claims, ideally in a claimant-focused environment
Be confident managing a caseload independently
Possess strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Demonstrate strong client care and communication skills
Be comfortable working in a target-driven environment
Experience with Proclaim or similar case management systems would be an advantage.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary based on experience
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunities for career development and progression
Convenient Oldham location with good transport links
A firm that values work-life balance and employee wellbeing
If you're a motivated fee earner with a passion for housing justice and a desire to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.