HDR Fee Earner

Job Description – Housing Disrepair Fee Earner

• Job Title: Housing Disrepair Fee Earner

• Department: Housing Disrepair

• Location: Macclesfield

• Work Type: Full Time Office Position

We are looking to recruit a motivated Fee Earner, to join an ambitious Macclesfield based firm with national reach that is looking to bolster their already strong and dedicated Housing Disrepair team. The team deals with Social Housing Disrepair claims which can include Landlord & Tenant matters and Personal Injury Claims.

Responsibilities

• Progressing your own caseload

• Working collaboratively to achieve departmental goals

• Demonstrating excellent drafting and advocacy skills

• Liaise with other professionals such as surveyors, external counsel and other key stakeholders

• Keep up to date with the latest legal developments in the area of housing disrepair

Requirements

• At least 24 months experience handling a caseload of claims (HDR, PI, RTA, PCP etc)

• Experience in handling HDR files, and dealing with an array of Housing Disrepair issues, from inception to conclusion (desirable but not essential)

• Ability to independently manage a caseload and settle files

• Experience of working to deadlines with a minimum of supervision

• Be proficient with Proclaim or similar CMS (desirable but not essential), although in-depth training will be provided

• Have an ability to plan and prioritise your workload

• To have worked with Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook

• Good people skills for teamwork and building relationships with co-workers and clients

• Good written and spoken communication skills

Benefits :

• Competitive salary
• Home Working
• 25 days holiday (in addition to bank)
• Excellent career progression

The firm offers a great working environment with spacious open plan offices in Macclesfield, alongside the ability to work from home.

Apply now or send your CV to Gillian@talentflowpartners.com