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

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

Job summary

A leading property management company seeks a qualified In House Solicitor to join their team in Colchester. The ideal candidate will possess a law degree, relevant experience in litigation and property, and excellent organizational and communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for personal development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with legal background required.
• Experience in litigation/property preferred.
• SRA Registered and capable of managing caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents including claims and agreements.
• Conduct legal research and manage caseloads.
• Train junior staff and communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

Legal background

Good written communication skills

Organizational skills

IT literate

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize

Flexibility

Team integration

Education

Law degree

SRA Registered

Tools

Word

Excel

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

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Client:

AA Homes and Housing Ltd

Location:

colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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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.