Landlord & Tenant Solicitor / Fee Earner - Fully Remote

Clear IT Recruitment; Manchester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Solicitor or Senior Paralegal to work remotely with landlords and tenants. This role involves drafting legal documents, managing court processes, and providing expert legal advice. Candidates must have proven experience in landlord and tenant law, exceptional organisational skills, and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or Senior Paralegal.
• Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant law or litigation preferred.
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Helping landlords recover possession of their properties.
• Drafting eviction notices and assisting clients through the court process.
• Providing expert legal advice to landlords, letting agents, and insurers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

My client is currently looking for a Solicitor / Legal Executive or Senior Paralegal to join their landlord, tenant and debt team on a fully remote basis.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with landlords, letting agents, and insurers, ensuring they receive expert, actionable advice. You’ll play a key part in assisting our clients to recover possession of their properties, drafting legal documents, and supporting them throughout the court process.

Responsibilities

• Helping landlords recover possession of their properties.
• Drafting eviction notices and assisting clients through the court process.
• Managing defended claims through to trial, including drafting replies to defences.
• Providing expert legal advice to landlords, letting agents, and insurers.
• Establishing and nurturing relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Participating in events to promote the firm.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, or Senior Paralegal.
• Previous experience or strong knowledge of landlord and tenant law or litigation (preferred).
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with clients and colleagues alike.
• A commitment to providing clear, jargon-free legal advice.
• A true team ethos

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