Job Description

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

Benefits

Salary up to 29,000 depending on experience Hybrid working (1 day in Manchester office, 4 days remote) Supportive, close-knit team environment Career development opportunities

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Hybrid (4 days WFH, 1 day in office)

Work Location:

Hybrid in

Manchester, UK

Experience:

Part 8 Housing Disrepair litigation:

Required

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.