Overview
Join to apply for the Property Litigation Solicitor role at DMH Stallard LLP.
The firm: DMH Stallard is an award-winning South East law, Legal 100 firm with offices in London, Brighton, Gatwick, Guilford, Horsham and Hassocks. The firm has grown rapidly since it was established in 1970 and has a headcount of approximately 380. It provides a comprehensive range of commercial, dispute resolution and litigation, employment, cyber security and cyber-crime, corporate, intellectual property, real estate and technology, media and telecoms advice to both businesses and individuals. Our clients, our people and our professional networks are the keys to our success.
The department
Our Real Estate Team handle all manner of residential and commercial property-related matters from Landlord and Tenant to Construction and Development, Asset Management, Utilities, Conveyancing and Property Finance.
Responsibilities
* To operate as an effective member of Real Estate Dispute Resolution (REDR), working within a team of REDR lawyers and paralegals and specialising in contentious residential and commercial landlord and tenant, development and property investment work.
* To be responsible under supervision for own varied caseload of work and own fee targets with the opportunity to be involved in business development, training and client care.
* To achieve the targets as defined by the Group Head/Head of Department, including contribution hours and fees.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
* Previous experience of contentious residential and commercial property required, or a solid background in litigation with a property bias and a willingness and ability to learn.
* A good understanding of the relevant legislation governing residential tenancies (e.g., Housing Act 1985, 1988; Housing Acts 1985 and 1987; Protection from Eviction Act 1977) and commercial tenancies (e.g., Landlord and Tenant Act 1927/1954, Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995).
* Ability to effectively manage time to meet client and internal deadlines; strong client care focus with the ability to understand commercial objectives.
* Ability to work within a team and provide support to Associates and Partners as appropriate.
* Competent IT skills including Outlook, Word and Excel; ability to draft documentation with attention to detail; ability to communicate effectively in writing, over the telephone and in meetings; ability to convey technical legal information clearly.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday (plus Birthday holiday), plus Bank Holidays.
* Life Assurance
* Private Healthcare
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Sodexo Discounts
* Pension Scheme
* Interest-free season ticket loans
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounts on Legal work
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
Industries
* Legal Services
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