Housing Disrepair Part 8 -Fee Earner (Part 8 experience needed)
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Job Title: Housing Disrepair – Part 8 Fee Earner
Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 1 day office, 4 days WFH)
Salary: Up to £29,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
A leading specialist law firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Part 8 Fee Earner to join their growing Housing Disrepair team. This role is ideal for someone who is confident in managing issued Part 8 files and ideally has experience in closing files post-settlement.
This is a hybrid position, offering the flexibility to work 4 days from home and 1 day in the office each week.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of issued Part 8 Housing Disrepair claims
* Prepare and file Part 8 proceedings and related court documents
* Progress claims efficiently through the court process
* Liaise with clients, courts, landlords, and third parties
* Ensure all steps are compliant with court rules and internal processes
* Negotiate settlements where appropriate
* Close files post-settlement in line with firm procedures
Requirements
* Experience managing Part 8 Housing Disrepair files is essential
* Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and Housing Disrepair litigation
* Confident preparing and managing issued Part 8 claims
* Experience closing legal files is highly desirable
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach
* Able to manage workload independently in a hybrid work environment
* Salary up to £29,000 depending on experience
* Hybrid working (1 day in Manchester office, 4 days remote)
* Supportive, close-knit team environment
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Hybrid (4 days WFH, 1 day in office)
Work Location:
* Hybrid in Manchester, UK
Experience:
* Legal file closing and post-settlement work: Preferred
Apply Now
If you have solid Part 8 experience and are looking for a supportive firm that values expertise and flexibility, apply today with your CV.
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