Job Description
We are a Property management company and we are looking for a Qualified Solicitor to join our team with experience in litigation and property. Please Note this role is available both Full-time and part-time.
You can expect the work to include:
* preparation of pre-action correspondence; notes of advice and settlement agreements/correspondence.
* drafting statements of the case (Claim Forms / Particulars of Claim) applications, witness statements, draft orders, preparation of hearing bundles, and instructions to counsel;
* legal research;
* working and managing your caseload plus supporting more senior members of the team with their high-value disputes;
* Delegating, communicating, and training the junior staff;
* communicating with clients, opponents, courts and other third parties courteously and professionally;
* business development.
Skills and qualifications
1. Legal background - a law degree or experience working in a law firm. SRA Registered.
2. Preferably experienced working in-house.
3. Prior recent experience as a Solicitor in general property and or litigation or equivalent and a genuine interest in working in a contentious area of law is desirable but not essential.
4. Previous experience acting for housing or property institutions or strong awareness and intere...