PROPERTY LITIGATION SOLICITOR – 3 PQE +
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor, FCILEx (with Civil Litigation Practice Rights) or Barrister with 3+ years’ PQE to join the Housing Management & Property Litigation team at a Legal 500 Firm.
The Housing Management & Property Litigation team acts for over 100 Registered Providers, local authorities and private landlords across England and Wales, advising on all aspects of housing management and property litigation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing team specialising in an area of law that is continuously developing.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage a varied caseload of housing litigation matters including injunctions, possession claims, disrepair claims, and non-contentious advisory work such as policy advice.
2. Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of files.
3. Support partners on larger and more complex matters.
4. Interact directly with clients, manage expectations and meet deadlines.
5. Supervise junior staff, including paralegals.
6. Efficiently manage multiple deadlines across a busy caseload.
7. Contribute to marketing and business development initiatives.
8. Prepare and deliver training to clients.
The Candidate
Applications are welcomed from Solicitors, FCILEx (with Civil Litigation Practice Rights) or Barristers with 3+ years’ post-qualification experience in housing management and property litigation.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
9. Experience managing their own files and caseload.
10. Strong technical ability and case management skills.
11. Experience supervising junior team members.
12. Commercial awareness and a proactive approach.
13. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
14. Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively.
15. Resilience, drive and determination to achieve positive outcomes.
16. Confidence working both independently and as part of a team.
17. Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and general IT systems.
Salary is competitive and dependent on experience.
Reference: CC10443 – Property Litigation Solicitor