NQ Property Litigation Solicitor

Douglas Scott Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour working week

25 days holiday (27 with service)

Healthcare benefit scheme

Employee wellbeing services

Enhanced pension contributions

Death in service

Discounted legal fees

Annual colleague events

Health & wellbeing activities

Job summary

Douglas Scott Ltd is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join the Civil Litigation team in Worcester. You will handle a varied caseload including landlord/tenant, boundary, trespass, and other property disputes, delivering high-quality advice and strong client service.

The role emphasises wellbeing and development within a people-first culture, with a 35-hour week and generous holiday provisions, in addition to a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Property Litigation experience is required.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Client-focused approach and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Property Litigation matters for landlord/tenant, boundary, and other disputes.
• Provide high-quality advice and representation with strong client care.
• Work within the Civil Litigation team at the Worcester office.
• Ensure work complies with current legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Property Litigation

Communication

Negotiation

Client focus

Job description

Property Litigation Solicitor , Worcester

High-quality work. Excellent benefits. A genuine people-first culture.

What if your next move gave you more than just an attractive salary?

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded regional law firm where your wellbeing, development and long-term career are genuinely valued.

Recognised in both the Legal 500 and Chambers Guide, the firm has built its reputation through the quality of its people and the service it provides to clients. In return, it is committed to creating an environment where people can do their best work, enjoy what they do and build long-term careers.

And the benefits are designed to support exactly that.

Your benefits at a glance

• 35-hour working week - supporting a genuine work/life balance
• 25 days' holiday, increasing to 27 days through service
• Additional days off at Christmas, plus statutory Bank Holidays
• Healthcare benefit scheme
• Employee wellbeing services
• Enhanced employer pension contributions through the company pension scheme
• Death in service provision
• Discounted legal fees for you and eligible family members, subject to terms
• Annual colleague events
• Access to a strong programme of health, wellbeing, sports, social and community activities
• A supportive, inclusive and genuinely people-first culture

The opportunity

The firm are looking for an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join the Civil Litigation team at the firm's Worcester office.

The work

You will manage a varied caseload of Property Litigation matters, providing high-quality advice and representation while delivering an excellent client experience.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes
• Boundary and land ownership disputes
• Trespass and nuisance
• Building contracts and negligence
• Party wall disputes
• Environmental matters
• Civil court proceedings
• Lands Tribunal matters

You will take responsibility for managing your caseload effectively, maintaining excellent standards of client care and ensuring that your work is delivered in accordance with current legal and regulatory requirements.

You’ll also be responsible for:

• Managing capacity and working towards monthly targets
• Working effectively within the firm's case management system
• Keeping up to date with changes in legislation, law and regulation
• Ensuring work is carried out in line with current best practice and legal requirements
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive client records and documentation
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider team

You’ll be a qualified solicitor with experience handling a broad range of Property Litigation matters.

We’re looking for someone who combines technical ability with excellent client skills. You’ll need to be confident communicating with clients and colleagues, comfortable negotiating and able to manage your own caseload effectively.

You’ll also bring:

• Strong Property Litigation experience
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A client-focused approach
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team
• A commitment to maintaining high professional and regulatory standards

This is a firm that understands that great work comes from people who feel valued, supported and able to develop.

If you’re looking for quality Property Litigation work without sacrificing your quality of life, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.