Newly Qualified - Property Litigation Solicitor

Zero Surplus; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Zero Surplus in Hertfordshire is seeking a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join its property litigation team, handling service charge and ground rent disputes while contributing to landlord and tenant matters.

The role is primarily hybrid, with initial training in the Hertfordshire office and flexible days from home thereafter for the right candidate, enabling focused development in property litigation.

Qualifications

• NQ solicitor with an interest in developing a career in property litigation.
• Previous property litigation experience is not essential.
• Excellent academic and legal credentials.
• Genuine willingness to learn and develop within the specialism.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and case management abilities.
• Resilience and motivation to work in a high-volume litigation environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on a high volume of litigation matters, primarily focused on service charge and ground rent disputes.
• Support wider landlord and tenant matters within the team.
• Develop and manage your caseload in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Caseload management

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Newly Qualified Solicitor to join a well-established and growing property litigation team in Hertfordshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an NQ solicitor who is keen to build a career within property litigation. Previous experience in the area is not essential, but you will need a genuine interest in the specialism, a strong willingness to learn and the ability to quickly develop your technical knowledge.

You will work on a high volume of litigation matters, primarily focused on service charge and ground rent disputes, alongside wider landlord and tenant matters. Given the volume of work, this role would particularly suit someone who enjoys working at pace, managing competing priorities and developing their caseload management skills.

About the Team

You will join a sizeable defended litigation team comprising approximately 20 solicitors and 4 paralegals, working under the leadership of a Legal Director.

The team handles a significant volume of litigation, with solicitors typically managing considerably larger caseloads than you may encounter in many private practice environments. As such, strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy workload are essential.

About You

We are looking for:

• An NQ Solicitor with a strong interest in developing a career in property litigation.
• Previous property litigation experience is not essential.
• Excellent academic and legal credentials.
• A genuine willingness to learn and develop within the specialism.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and case management abilities.
• The resilience and motivation to work within a high-volume litigation environment.The role is primarily hybrid, with the wider team typically working around 2 days from home per week. During the first three months, you will be expected to spend more time in the Hertfordshire office to support your training and development, particularly if you are new to property litigation. There is flexibility around this for the right candidate