Junior / Newly Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer
Uckfield
£c42-45,000 per annum (salary is dependant on skills and qualifications)
Benefits including: 24days holiday + BH, Xmas Close, Parking, Healthcash ++. Salary will be reviewed after probation.
Office Hours - Onsite 9-5/5.30pm
We are seeking a motivated Junior Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer to join our busy civil litigation client.
You will work under the guidance of a senior solicitor, alongside three fee earners, and be supported by four case handlers. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your litigation skills in a collaborative and supportive environment while working on a wide range of contentious and defended landlord and tenant matters.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake fee-earning work with supervision, contributing to departmental cases.
Build technical expertise in managing defended and complex cases, particularly fast track and multi-track claims.
Draft legal documents, ensuring compliance with court directions and orders.
Progress towards independently managing smaller matters while assisting on larger cases.
Liaise with clients, defendants, courts, solicitors, and managing agents.
Keep clients informed on case progress.
Issue possession claims via Possession Claims Online.
Prepare paper applications for court (manual possession, accelerated, and warrant applications).
Draft notices seeking possession.
Prepare instructions for advocates and counsel.
Maintain and update case management spreadsheets.
Skills & Experience
Good knowledge of landlord and tenant law (training available for candidates without direct L&T experience).
Basic understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes.
Proficient IT skills.
Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to prioritise under pressure.
Confident communicator, both in a small team and directly with clients/third parties.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Commitment to confidentiality.
Adaptable, creative, and eager to learn.
Apply online today for this exciting career move! Working within a supportive nurturing team you will get the chance to manage your own caseloads and make a real impact!
This role is being managed by Debbie Foster - Office Angels - (phone number removed) - Tunbridge Wells
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