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Housing Disrepair Litigation Executive

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£38,000 - £45,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The hiring firm is a multi-disciplinary law firm located in Manchester City Centre, offering a competitive and generous salary along with flexible working options.
  • They are seeking an experienced Litigation Executive with at least 1 year of experience in handling pre and post litigation Housing Disrepair claims.
  • The role involves managing a caseload of approximately 60 housing disrepair files while ensuring high standards and client satisfaction.
  • Candidates should possess strong communication skills and an empathetic nature, particularly when dealing with vulnerable clients.
  • Exposure to CRM technologies like Proclaim is advantageous for applicants.
  • Competitive and Generous Salary
  • Flexible Working
  • Career Progression Path
The hiring firm, situated in the heart of Manchester City Centre, is a multi-disciplinary law firm committed to delivering tailor-made legal solutions and committing to the best interests of their clients. Their clients trust them to handle their complex legal matters with an exceptional experience, individual attention, and a high level of sophistication and sensitivity.   Job PurposeThe successful candidate will be an experienced Litigation Executive with a genuine passion for Law and ensuring a smooth hassle-free journey for their clients, always keeping their best interests as their main priority. Your focus will be Housing Disrepair clients and cases, ensuring they are completed to a high standard. The Litigation Executive will be working closely with Housing Disrepair Team Leaders, Solicitors and Paralegals to ensure that client matters receive the due diligence and attention required to provide the greatest chance of success.Competency RequirementsThe successful Litigation Executive will have a proven record of managing a case load of housing disrepair claims. The ideal candidate must have at least 1 years experience handling pre and post litigation Housing Disrepair claims, exposure to CRM technologies such as Proclaim would be advantageous.
  • Managing a caseload housing disrepair cases c60 files avg. previous experience handling such matters would be required.
  • Handling clients matters and requests and keeping clients updated from initial enquiry to completion of their matter.
  • Liaise with and instruct experts and counsel where necessary
  • Dealing with disrepair surveyors, associations, and housing providers such as City Councils
  • Having an empathetic nature and displaying a duty of care towards clients, especially those who may be deemed vulnerable and distressed.
  • Excellent time management, prompt, and clear communication internally and externally.
Skills & Qualifications
  • At least one year of independent/ case management and litigation experience.
  • A background within House Disrepair.
  • An efficient and reliable production of results
  • Proven track record of successfully handling a caseload of Housing Disrepair matters to a high standard
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
If you believe your experience and skill set would be a good match for this role please don't hesitate to apply today! Contact me on: Mobile: Email:

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