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Housing Disrepair Litigator

Employer
Clayton Legal
Location
England, Lancashire, Burnley
Salary
£24000 - £26000 per annum
Closing date
12 May 2021
Reference
49138

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Practice area
Other
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
1 year
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

Housing Disrepair Solicitor or EL/PL Retrain | East Lancashire.

A modern and dynamic law firm in the heart of East Lancashire are currently expanding due to an ever-growing client base. They are currently looking for a Housing Disrepair Solicitor to join their firm on a full-time permanent basis.

The main duties for this role will include but are not limited to: Running a caseload of Litigated Housing Disrepair files from 'cradle to grave'.

Responsibilities will include:-

*Running a caseload of housing disrepair cases from inception to conclusion, including investigations, obtaining expert evidence, drafting Letters of Claim, settlement negotiations, drafting pleadings and litigation as appropriate

*You will be able to show previous experience of being a strong Litigator as this is essential, you will also have excellent knowledge of the CPR and other relevant case laws.

What's needed for me to be considered?

*Be a qualified Housing Litigation Solicitor with at least 1-years PQE

*Applications will be considered from EL/PL background who have a keen interest in specialising within Housing Litigation

*Experience of working in a team towards set target

*Experience of running your own case load and working to deadlines

*Must be able to demonstrate good customer service skills

*Excellent written and verbal communication

*Must be ambitious and organised with a positive and enthusiastic attitude

If this Housing Litigation role is of interest, please call Ellie Sedgwick on 01772 259 121 or forward your most recent CV to e.sedgwick@clayton-legal.co.uk

Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In-House departments across the UK. Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk

Company

With long-established, and trusted relationships across a client base that includes Legal 500, Top 200, Regional and Boutique law firms, our team are passionate about driving service excellence across the business and impacting the careers, and lives, of legal talent across the country.

What we specialise in

We cover the length and breadth of the UK from Lancashire to London, Hampshire to Hull, and we recruit at all levels including; Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Support Staff including Legal Cashiers, Legal IT, Marketing and Business Development and general administration.

We place legal professionals across the full spectrum of practice areas and specialisms, including:

  • Property – Residential, Commercial, Real Estate
  • Litigation, Civil and Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Employment
  • Personal Injury Including all areas of Negligence
  • Private Client including Trusts, Wills & Probate
  • Family
  • Compliance and Regulatory
  • Banking
  • Cost Lawyers
  • Practice Management/Legal Cashiers

Our regional teams ensure that firms are guaranteed local and regional focus whilst having access to a national talent pool of opportunities. Our teams are focused in:-

  • The North West
  • Yorkshire /Humberside and Scotland
  • The West and East Midlands 
  • London and the Home Counties
  • The South West

Why Clayton Legal?

  • We’re genuinely experts in our field servicing the length and breadth of the UK, our knowledge of the local, regional and national legal market is unparalleled.
  • We give the personal touch – our Consultants are personable, yet committed – you can rest assured you’re dealing with a person throughout the process and not just a name at the end of a line.
  • We are often instructed on unique opportunities in the market that you won’t find on job boards.
  • We add value where we know it’s needed – with general career advice, top tips and resources through every step of the journey.
  • Expert career advice guiding you through every step of the journey to secure your next career move including expert advice on salary, interview capability, offer management through our regular contact.
  • We provide regular market information including salary data and bespoke reports.

We take our role in the placing of legal professionals into their dream jobs extremely seriously, understanding implicitly the importance of listening to requirements, working in their best interest at all times, and giving them the tools and resources, they need at every step of the journey – for a successful outcome for all parties.

So, if you’re an ambitious candidate looking to make your next move, we’re here to help. Visit our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk or email us at enquiries@clayton-legal.co.uk

 

 

 

 

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