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Housing Disrepair Fee EarnerWe are looking for a Fee Earner to join our client in their expanding Housing Disrepair department based in Newcastle. This is a fully remote role with 2 days per month based in the Newcastle office with all expenses and accommodation paid for.What they are looking for:Managing a caseload of 90+ files from inception to settlement. Checking and reviewing of initial information.Identifying and processing files to be rejected. Talking to potential clients to assess if they have had disrepair to their house and if there is a claim to be made. Reviewing disclosure and calculating quantum.Checking and recording/diarising important dates (e.g. limitation, striking out, setting down, application for judgement, directions, assessment of damages, trial).Keeping individual client database/files up to date. Reviewing files and reporting regularly to clients, introducers, team leaders or others. Liaising, instructing and negotiating with solicitors, courts, counsel and other agencies. Reviewing surveyor reports.Preparing files for issue for court proceedings. Preparing files for setting down, assessment of damages and trial. Considering information/updates in relation to legal procedures and/or assessment of quantum.Dealing promptly with telephone enquiries from clients. Assisting other team members as necessary. The right candidate will have at least one year’s litigation experience.You will receive a competitive salary and a performance based bonus scheme.23 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays per annum increasing to 26 days. Additional holiday for 5 years’ service.Holiday purchase scheme (You can buy up to 1 week’s annual leave). Attendance bonus.Death in service following 1 years’ service. Auto-enrolment company pension.Employee assistance programme 24-hour helpline. Travel to work schemes; Bike to work scheme, public transport pass scheme.Annual flu jab and eyecare scheme.