Civil Litigation Solicitor

JS Legal Recruitment Ltd; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)

Health Care

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

JS Legal Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Solicitor to join their expanding Litigation team. The role supports a modern firm embracing tech, with potential for part-time hours and a client-centric approach.

The position involves managing a range of Civil/Property Litigation matters and advising on Landlord and Tenant disputes, boundary issues, and probate disputes, with opportunities to network and develop business.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in Civil Litigation or equivalent.
• Excellent client-facing and networking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Flexible, adaptable with positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing client relationships and help develop new ones.
• Manage Civil Litigation matters including Property Litigation.
• Handle property disputes for commercial and residential clients.
• Advise on Landlord and Tenant Disputes.
• Address boundary issues, right of way, covenants.
• Leasehold enfranchisement and service charge disputes.
• Handle probate and inheritance disputes.

Skills

Client relations

Business development

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Civil Litigation

Job description

Civil Litigation Solicitor

Our client is a modern law firm that has embraced technological advances to provide streamlined and effective legal services. Our client's ethos is centred on exceptional customer care; due to continued growth they are now recruiting for an experienced Civil Litigation Solicitor to join their expanding Litigation team.

Our clients Litigation Team has a wealth of experienced solicitors working with them; therefore, they are looking for a junior Litigation Solicitor to bring a new edge to the firm our client will consider candidates looking for part-time hours.

Responsibilities

• To maintain existing relations with the firm's clients and assist and help develop new relationships
• Managing Civil Litigation matters, with a particular focus on:
• Property Litigation
• Property disputes for commercial and residential clients
• Provide advice on Landlord and Tenant Disputes
• Boundary issues, right of way, covenant disputes
• Leasehold enfranchisement , service charge disputes
• Probate and inheritance disputes

Skills & Requirements

• Ideally you will be a Minium of 2 yrs + PQE those that fall outside of this will also be considered
• Excellent client facing skills and the ability to nurture existing clients and third-party relationships, as well as the ability to help develop new business and assist in networking events
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability of building effective and trusting relations with people internally and externally to the firm.
• Proven high level organisational and time management skills with the ability to think ahead, prioritise workload, respond to and manage changing circumstances and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• A flexible, adaptable, and positive attitude to work.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Free parking
• 20 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays and Christmas
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Health Care
• Bonus scheme
• Hybrid working - will consider those candidates looking for part time