Litigation Solicitor

Reed; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in East Sussex is seeking a junior solicitor or CILEX lawyer to join its landlord and tenant litigation team. You will gain hands-on experience managing a varied caseload under supervision while receiving ongoing support and training from experienced practitioners.

The department represents private landlords, managing agents, and insurers, handling possession proceedings through to defended disputes. This is an excellent opportunity to build litigation expertise in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, organised, and keen to develop their legal career.
• We expect a newly qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer with litigation rights; training provided for LT knowledge.
• Solid understanding of landlord and tenant law (training available for candidates without LT experience).
• Familiarity with Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing fee-earning work under appropriate supervision.
• Assisting with defended and complex landlord and tenant disputes.
• Drafting legal documents, applications, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Ensuring compliance with court directions, orders, and deadlines.
• Progressing cases through to conclusion with increasing autonomy.
• Liaising with clients, defendants, solicitors, courts, and managing agents.
• Providing regular updates and excellent client service.
• Issuing possession claims via the Possession Claims Online system.
• Preparing possession, accelerated possession, and warrant applications.
• Drafting notices seeking possession.
• Preparing instructions for advocates and counsel.
• Maintaining accurate case management records and reporting systems.
• Supporting the wider team with additional litigation-related tasks.

Skills

Landlord & Tenant law knowledge

Civil Procedure Rules knowledge

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Attention to detail

Organisational abilities

IT and case management skills

Professional communication with client

Ability to manage priorities

Team-oriented approach

Confidentiality and client care

Education

Qualified Solicitor status (NQ or Junior level)

CILEX qualification with litigation practice rights

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a junior legal professional to join a specialist litigation team and build expertise in a growing area of law.

Junior Solicitor / NQ Solicitor / CILEX Lawyer

Landlord & Tenant Litigation

East Sussex Full-Time Office-Based 37.5 hour per week

Build Your Litigation Career with a Specialist Property Disputes Team

Are you a newly qualified Solicitor or a CILEX Lawyer with litigation practice rights looking to develop your career in contentious property law?

My client is seeking a motivated and ambitious legal professional to join their busy and highly regarded Landlord & Tenant Litigation Department in East Sussex. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience managing a varied caseload while receiving ongoing support, training, and supervision from experienced practitioners.

The department acts for a diverse client base, including private landlords, managing agents, and insurance companies, handling everything from possession proceedings through to defended and more complex landlord and tenant disputes.

The Opportunity

Working alongside experienced fee earners and supported by dedicated case handlers and paralegals, you will play a key role in progressing a wide range of landlord and tenant litigation matters.

This position is ideally suited to a Junior Solicitor, Newly Qualified Solicitor, or CILEX Lawyer who is eager to build their litigation expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing fee-earning work under appropriate supervision
• Assisting with defended and complex landlord and tenant disputes
• Drafting legal documents, applications, pleadings, and correspondence
• Ensuring compliance with court directions, orders, and deadlines
• Progressing cases through to conclusion with increasing autonomy
• Liaising with clients, defendants, solicitors, courts, and managing agents
• Providing regular updates and excellent client service
• Issuing possession claims via the Possession Claims Online system
• Preparing possession, accelerated possession, and warrant applications
• Drafting notices seeking possession
• Preparing instructions for advocates and counsel
• Maintaining accurate case management records and reporting systems
• Supporting the wider team with additional litigation-related tasks

About You

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised, and keen to develop their legal career.

You will have:

• Qualified Solicitor status (NQ or Junior level), or
• CILEX qualification with litigation practice rights
• A good understanding of landlord and tenant law (training can be provided for candidates without direct L&T experience)
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Good IT and case management skills
• The confidence to communicate professionally with clients and third parties
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive, adaptable, and team-oriented approach
• A commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and client care

Why Join my client?

• Excellent opportunity for career development and progression
• Exposure to a varied and interesting litigation caseload
• Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced lawyers
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Increasing responsibility as your experience grows