Housing Disrepair Fee Earner - Altrincham, United Kingdom - SNK Solicitors Ltd

Description

• Managing a case load of approximately 100 housing disrepair cases from inception to conclusion.
• In depth knowledge of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, Civil Procedure Rules and Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims as well as relevant caselaw.
• Efficient use of the case management system (experience with Proclaim advantageous) to ensure effective use of works flows, linked actions and diary/task management. Accurate and detailed time recording including updating/adding information and documents where necessary.
• Excellent customer service skills, including keeping clients regularly updated, managing client expectations, providing clear legal advice and taking instructions.
• Attention to detail, strong communication, organisational and technical skills. Ability to make own decisions and use initiative.
• Working well within a team and being able to meet both individual and team targets.
• Being able to work independently whilst also being able to identify any potentially problematic issues and raising these with the team leader as soon as possible.
• Comprehensively reviewing surveyor's reports, disclosure documents, counsel's advice, and thirdparty correspondence.
• Liaising with third parties, including surveyors, courts, and counsel to progress a claim.
• Drafting court documents, pre and post litigation
• Being a confident and proactive litigator with experience of litigating cases where necessary without delay and proceeding to trial.
• Complying with court directions and other deadlines in line with the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions as well as limitation dates.
• Ability to continuously risk assess cases including, prospects, liability, and quantum.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 35 hours, Monday to Friday 9 Salary 20k—30k depending on experience
• Bonus structure
• Pension scheme
• Training and progression opportunities
• Convenient location in Altrincham with excellent transport links

• Company pension

• Monday to Friday

• Bonus scheme