James Robinson
UK
Summary
Experienced legal professional with a strong background in housing disrepair claims, both pre and post-issue. Proficient in managing Legal Aid and CFA cases, ensuring compliance with CPR and housing protocols. Skilled in drafting letters of claim and particulars, instructing surveyors and experts, and negotiating settlements. Adept at tenant liaison, particularly with vulnerable clients, and assessing limitation and evidence. Expertise in using case management systems such as Proclaim, Leap, and CCMS. Committed to delivering efficient case management through exceptional time management and Outlook proficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Litigation Executive
Liberay Legal LLP
Bolton
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Litigation Executive
- Running HDR Pre Litigation and Post Litigation
- Hitting KPI targets and Settlement targets
- Instructing Counsel and undertaking conference with CL's and barristers
- Drafting N1 forms, POC's and Completing HWF's
- Drafting and completing N180 and N181 forms
- Complying with Directions Orders set by court
Housing Disrepair Fee Earner
Gowing Law Solicitors
Manchester
08.2022 - 02.2026
- Housing Disrepair Fee Earner:-
- Managing a case load of 200 files
- Progressing/settling s.11 housing disrepair claims
- Reviewing TP liability denials, P36 offers, COI offers and Calderbank offers
- Reviewing Disclosures and quantifying claims
- Instructing Joint Inspections/single expert inspections with TP's
- Drafting and sending LOC's to TP's
- Following timescales and guidelines of Pre-Action Protocol
- Issuing PAD Applications
- Negotiating terms of offers with TP's including damages, costs and timescales of works (having WOP chats with TP's FH'S).
Housing Disrepair Portal - Case Manager
Clear Law Solicitors
Manchester
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Managing HDR Portal Cases (File Handler):
- Sending/reviewing Part 36 Offers to Third Parties
- Reviewing TP Reports/SOW, sending Letters of Claim and Reviewing Disclosures
- Communicating with Housing Surveyors and Quantifying claims
- Corresponding with client’s and TP’s to settle Housing Disrepair Claims regarding damages and costs
- Settling files and exporting files to Verus
- Using Proclaim efficiently to manage a large quantity of cases
Housing Disrepair Litigation Team
Clear Law Solicitors
Manchester, Greater Manchester
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Housing Disrepair Litigation Team:
- Managing a caseload in Litigation Team
- Drafting documents to issue proceedings
- Assisting solicitors (reviewing disclosures, reviewing expert reports, arranging inspections, quantifying claims)
- Using Proclaim effectively
Housing Disrepair New Claims Advisor
Clear Law Solicitors
Manchester, Greater Manchester
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Corresponding with clients and vetting Housing Disrepair Claims
- Supporting Fee Earners by sending Letter of Claim’s to TP’s
- Using Proclaim efficiently by creating and closing files
- Using excellent telephone communication with client’s to discuss the process of a Housing Disrepair Claim
Admin/ secretary
Wildings Solicitors/Lawbid
Manchester, Greater Manchester
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Key Skills and Experience: Contacting Solicitors through telephone and matching them with clients
- Registering Solicitors with Lawbid through the Lawbid system Speaking with clients regarding available solicitors.
Berkeley Solicitors
Manchester, Greater Manchester
01.2017 - 01.2017
- - Work experience at Berkeley Solicitors
- Shadowing solicitors and examining how they tackle workloads
- Gaining an insight into working in a challenging environment
- Viewing how solicitors communicate with clients
Education
Law (A Levels) -
Ashton sixth form college
Ashton-Under-Lyne, UK 01.2012 - 01.2014
Mathematics (G.C.S.E) - undefined
Wright Robinson Specialist College
Gorton, UK 01.2007 - 01.2012
Law (LLB) -
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, UK 01.2015 - 01.2018
Skills
- Outlook
- Time Management
- Housing Disrepair Claims (Pre & Post-Issue)
- Legal Aid & CFA Case Management
- CPR & Housing Protocol Compliance
- Drafting Letters of Claim & Particulars
- Instructing Surveyors & Experts
- Negotiation & Settlement
- Tenant Liaison & Vulnerable Clients
- Limitation & Evidence Assessment
- Case Management Systems (Proclaim / Leap / CCMS)
Additional Interests and Experience
Before university, I played cricket and football for the local side for many years. At university I became a member of the Student Law Society which enabled me to obtain advice from solicitors about working in a legal career. Furthermore, I often visit Tameside Magistrates courts to observe proceedings. I am also a part time carer for my grandfather, who is disabled.
Affiliations
- In my spare time, I am a keen football fan and loyal supporter of Oldham Athletic A.F.C., regularly attending both home and away matches. I follow the club’s progress closely — including their current campaign in EFL League Two following promotion back into the Football League via the National League play-off in 2025. Outside of football, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and my young daughter, as well as staying active by walking our dog and attending the gym. These activities help me maintain a healthy work-life balance and bring energy and focus to my professional work.
Timeline
Litigation Executive
Liberay Legal LLP
01.2025 - 02.2026
Housing Disrepair Fee Earner
Gowing Law Solicitors
08.2022 - 02.2026
Housing Disrepair Litigation Team
Clear Law Solicitors
10.2021 - 01.2022
Housing Disrepair Portal - Case Manager
Clear Law Solicitors
06.2019 - 08.2022
Housing Disrepair New Claims Advisor
Clear Law Solicitors
10.2018 - 06.2019
Admin/ secretary
Wildings Solicitors/Lawbid
01.2018 - 01.2018
Berkeley Solicitors
01.2017 - 01.2017
Law (LLB) -
Manchester Metropolitan University
01.2015 - 01.2018
Law (A Levels) -
Ashton sixth form college
01.2012 - 01.2014
Mathematics (G.C.S.E) - undefined
Wright Robinson Specialist College
01.2007 - 01.2012