Housing Disrepair (HDR) Fee Earner

HDR FEE EARNER

UP TO £35K pa - PLUS FANTASTIC BONUS

HYBRID WORKING AVAILABLE

LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE

SOLICITOR TRAINING CONTRACTS OFFERED

EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS

My client, an exceptional and well respected law firm based in Liverpool City Centre is looking to recruit an ambitious and knowledgeable HDR Fee Earner to aid in the continued success of their team. This firm is renowned for rewarding their employees and providing them with the best working environment possible. They allow for hybrid working and provide an extensive array of benefits including the opportunity to be placed on to a Solcitor Training Contract.

Role Responsibilities

• Handling a caseload of Claimant HDR files• Handling transferred fast track files that are ready to litigate• Representing the team in the conduct of client matters in providing legal advice and assistance in a professional matter• Completing all necessary investigations into the circumstances of the incident and the value of the client's claim, carrying out legal research as required• Collating and reviewing the evidence to assess prospects of the claim succeeding its merits• Negotiating settlement on the best possible terms for the Client ensuring that instructions are followed or taken at the vital points• Ensuring that the legal expenses provider is kept updated at all key stages• Drafting the necessary documents to issue court proceedings, following court directions, drafting statements and preparing the file for a final court hearing• Identifying and appropriately investigating all conflicts, complaints and potential acts of negligence and ensuring they are reported immediately to a team leader or member of the compliance team

Experience Required

• A minimum of six months experience in a similar role either in-house or within private practice• Basic legal background i.e. knowledge of fundamental legal concepts• Confidence to manage colleagues’ expectations and ensure delivery by following up on items which have been promised• Fee earning knowledge• Writing skills- to be applied in written papers for internal and external release

Benefits

• Fantastic city centre working environment with great travel links
• Competitive Salaries
• Great Bonus Scheme
• Real Succession & Promotion opportunities
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Closed over Christmas period in addition to Holidays
• Birthday day off
• Flexi time
• Home working
• Enhanced sickness scheme
• Reward of £500 if no sickness in 12 month period
• Workplace pension
• Death in service Policy with benefit of 3 times salary
• Private healthcare
• Health & wellbeing program
• Free Flu vaccination
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Mentoring programme
• Paid legal study courses subject to application
• Paid study leave
• Paid exam leave
• Rooftop Bar area
• Private gym area on site with shower facilities
• Minimum of 2 free company parties per annum
• Early finish on a Friday
• Gym membership including classes
• Secure bike storage
• Discounted local parking

If you feel you are a strong fit for this role. Please apply with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.