NQ+ Litigation Solicitor

Edwards Legal; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist law firm in Sussex is seeking a Litigation Solicitor or CILEX to manage a team of Paralegals while handling their own caseload of landlord and tenant issues. The role requires supervision experience and a background in litigation, though further training may be provided. Benefits include a generous salary, annual leave entitlement, career progression, and medical care. This is a full-time, office-based position.

Benefits

Generous salary

Annual leave entitlement

Career progression

Medical care

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or managing staff.
• Background in litigation required.
• Experience in landlord & tenant matters preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Paralegals and Junior Fee Earners.
• Handle personal caseload of landlord and tenant matters.
• Attend meetings and manage external complaints.

Skills

Staff management

Litigation experience

Knowledge of eviction cases

Handling external complaints

Education

NQ+ Solicitor or CILEX

Job description

Are you a Litigation Solicitor or CILEX with experience supervising / managing staff?

Our client is a specialist Landlord & Tennant practice based in Sussex seeking an experienced litigator to manage a team of fee earners whilst dealing with their own caseload (previous L&T experience is not essential).

The successful individual will be an NQ+ Solicitor dealing with a caseload of L&T matters acting primarily for landlords as well as advising property management companies on a range of issues including eviction cases, monetary claims and enforcement proceedings. Any additional experience with “Leasehold Enfranchisement” work would be an advantage (not essential).

You will also be managing a team of Paralegals / Junior Fee Earners so experience handling staff absences / holidays, managing / attending meetings and dealing with external complaints is required.

Due to the nature and responsibilities of the role this position is full-time and office based, a background in litigation is required as further training can be provided (L&T experience preferred – not essential).

Candidates from NQ+ considered

Benefits include generous salary, annual leave entitlement, career progression and medical care