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.