Job Description
My client is seeking a Property Litigation Lawyer to join their well establish and well known office in Bristol. Hybrid working is available.
The firms busy and highly successful litigation team is comprised of 7 staff and their work includes contentious probate, employment and general civil, property and commercial litigation.
You will be working in the department building up your own caseload of property litigation matters and working together and alongside the head of department and a senior associate in the team and assisting with other work of the department if required. It is anticipated that this role will include a large proportion of property litigation matters such as landlord and tenant matters, disputes regarding easements and covenants, ToLATA and ownership disputes, applications and notices under Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. You will work under the supervision of the Head of Department and Senior Associate.
In line with the firms culture and aim to nurture and 'grow our own’ talent, they will support and mentor your own development and progression.
The role
• Boundary Disputes• Ownership/ToLATA Claims• Landlord and Tenant Disputes relating to both residential and commercial property, including but not limited to residential possession, commercial lease renewal, enforcement of lease terms and service charge disputes• Possession Claims • Disputes regarding easements ( such as rights of way, right to light and right to use)• Dilapidation disputes• Land ownership claims• Leasehold extensionsBusiness Tenancies under Landlord and Tenant Act 1954• Providing advice to other departments and teams eg: commercial property, employment, debt recovery, probate• Taking instructions, keeping detailed file notes of instructions received and of advice given and of any other attendances upon clients and other parties• Preparing cost estimates for matters• Issuing "Client Care Letters"• Taking forward matters including drafting and/or considering relevant documents such as Pleadings, statements, schedules of loss, Bundles, Forms H, Applications & Orders• Advising clients as to the progress of matters and updates of costs periodically throughout matters • Maintaining an adequate and up to date knowledge of the law and practice• Compliance with the procedures in the Office Manual and solicitors accounts rules• Preparing or supervising preparation of & checking Court bundles
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate for this role will be a qualified Lawyer or FCILEx, with experience in civil litigation and / or property law (including property transactions) and looking to specialise in litigation law. They will be IT literate and confident using and adapting to new systems and processes. In addition, they will be enthusiastic about business development and eager to use their networking skills.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
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