Housing Disrepair Fee Earner - Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment : Job Details

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid & flexible working
• Career progression

Are you experienced within Housing Disrepair and are a non-qualified fee earner? This firm may have the opportunity for you. The successful candidate will be responsible for a caseload of housing disrepair cases which they should be able to manage with confidence and the appropriate level of technical knowledge, in line with the department’s systems and procedures. Job ContextThe role of housing litigator will demand an excellent understanding of all aspects of housing disrepair, associated legislation and the litigation process.The role holder must have both the ability and experience to manage a high workload whilst at the same time have a sound understanding of local authority processes in relation to landlord and tenant issues. They should also be experienced in being able to act on behalf of the tenant in tenant/ landlord disputes.The role holder will have individual responsibility for a caseload of housing disrepair files that are both litigated and not litigated.You will be able: 

• To demonstrate an excellent understanding of the technical issues involved in dealing with housing and disrepair cases
• To demonstrate an excellent understanding of local authority landlord issues
• To have an excellent working knowledge of housing disputes and relevant case law
• To demonstrate the ability to take on individual responsibility within the context of a team environment
• Be able to achieve financial targets on a monthly and annual basis and to contribute to the profitability of the team as a whole
• Handle a large volume of disrepair cases

Job Challenges

• Working with a computerised case management system – PROCLAIM
• Managing a high varied caseload
• Working with targets and deadlines
• Providing both a quality and speedy service to internal & external clients and referrers

Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Excellent working knowledge of housing law
• Proven track record of dealing with disrepair cases
• Excellent drafting capabilities of court documents/witness statements/instructions to counsel without supervision
• Excellent knowledge of current case law affecting housing disputes
• Proven track record of dealing with landlords, local authorities and similar organisations in relation to resolving housing disputes
• A working knowledge of PROCLAIM would be an advantage

If you believe your current or previous experience lines up well with this role please don't hesitate to apply! Alternatively, reach out to me directly via my email or give me a call for an informal chat on