Drafting Fee Earner

Breach of Contract Drafter Job Title: Housing Disrepair Breach of Contract Drafter Location: Manchester or Liverpool (with opportunity for hybrid working) Job Summary Working in this specialist Housing Disrepair Breach of Contract Team, you will be responsible for drafting proceedings under Part 8 CPR and N244 Applications under Part 7 CPR on Claimant matters where the Defendant has breached previously agreed settlement terms. You will be supporting the team's litigation fee earners who will take conduct post issue until conclusion. What they can offer: * Salary up to £35k (dependant on experience) + Bonus * City centre location close to public transport * Hybrid home/office working * Flexible start and finish times * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays & day off on your birthday * Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution * Company sick pay * Subsidised gym membership This firm of Solicitors has been established for over 40 years and is based in Manchester City Centre within easy access of public transport. They specialize in housing litigation for clients throughout the UK. Working within their Breach of Contract team, you will be responsible for drafting Part 8 Claim Forms and associated witness evidence, and N244 Application Notices to lift Stay of Proceedings on previously litigated matters. The main objective of the role is to prepare the case for handling by a litigation fee earner who will then retain conduct until conclusion. This will involve liaising with clients by telephone on a regular basis to assist in drafting of necessary Court paperwork. Main duties and responsibilities · Consideration of previous settlement agreement / terms and consideration of enforceability. · Taking client instructions to establish what works at the property remain outstanding. · Draft Part 8 claims and N244 applications. · Ensure the litigation process is carried out in line with statute, best practices, and the firm's standards. · Maintaining high levels of client care throughout. Requirements Experience: Minimum 2 years' litigation experience. Skills & competencies: · Housing disrepair experience is desirable, but not essential. Position would also suit those from a personal injury background. · Ability to handle volume work. · Experience of Proclaim or other case management software is desirable, but not essential.