In House Solicitor £40k to £80k pa Full time Monday to Friday

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Property Management company in Chester seeks a qualified In House Solicitor (full-time or part-time). The role involves litigation and property conveyancing, and requires strong legal expertise and communication skills. Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £80,000 per annum, with office-based work only.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• SRA Registered with a law degree or equivalent experience working in a law firm.
• Ability to prioritise and work efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documentation including Claim Forms and witness statements.
• Manage caseloads and support senior members with disputes.
• Communicate professionally with clients and third parties.

Skills

Legal background

IT literate

Communication skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Law degree or equivalent experience

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In House Solicitor £40k to £80k pa Full time Monday to Friday, chester

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Client:

AA Homes and Housing Ltd

Location:

chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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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 conveyancing/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;

Skills and qualifications

• Legal background - a law degree or experience working in a law firm. SRA Registered.
• Preferably experienced working in-house.
• 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.
• Previous experience acting for housing or property institutions or strong awareness and interest in this sector is desirable but not essential.
• IT literate with experience of using Word, Excel and the Internet.
• Good written, numeracy and oral communication skills. Professional telephone manner.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise, be organised and efficient.
• Flexibility with the capability to adapt to change, and new practices and cope under pressure but with the ability to recognise when to seek assistance.
• Able to integrate within a team and able to work on your own initiative.
• Friendly and helpful approach.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £40,000.00-80,000.00 per year

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• The role is also available Part time in the office to suit the applicant's needs

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS ON-SITE/OFFICE-BASED ONLY.