Property Litigation Lawyer - Monmouth - 2+ PQE

Chadwick Nott; Monmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Lawyer to join its Monmouth office. The role demands over 2 years' PQE and offers the chance to manage a varied caseload in a supportive environment. You will handle property litigation matters, from boundary disputes to landlord-tenant issues. This position comes with opportunities for business development and hybrid working post-settling in period. If you are proactive, organized, and interested in specializing in property law, this could be the right fit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PQE in civil litigation and/or property law.
• Interest in specializing further in property litigation.
• Confidence in networking and business development.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of property litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements and draft settlement documentation.

Skills

Civil litigation

Property law

Business development

Networking

IT literacy

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or FCILEx with 2+ years' PQE

Job description

Overview

Property Litigation Lawyer - Monmouth - 2+ PQE
Location: Monmouth (Hybrid Working Available After Settling In Period)
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience)

A well established regional law firm is seeking a Property Litigation Lawyer (2+ PQE) to join its Monmouth office. This is an excellent opportunity to build and manage your own caseload of property litigation matters while working closely with the wider Dispute Resolution team. The role offers a varied workload, strong client contact, and the chance to develop a specialist practice within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of property litigation matters, including:

• Boundary disputes
• Ownership and TOLATA claims
• Residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes
• Possession proceedings
• Easement disputes (rights of way, light, usage)
• Dilapidation claims
• Land ownership issues
• Leasehold extensions and business tenancy matters under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking instructions and maintaining detailed file notes
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and other legal documents
• Preparing cost estimates and issuing Client Care Letters
• Updating clients regularly on progress and costs
• Preparing and checking court bundles
• Conducting advocacy where required
• Negotiating settlements and drafting settlement documentation
• Ensuring matters progress efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements
• Supervising junior team members where appropriate

You will also provide advice to other departments, including Commercial Property, Employment, Debt Recovery and Probate.

Marketing & Business Development

• Attending networking events and developing new work sources
• Supporting marketing initiatives and social media activity
• Collaborating across departments to raise the firm\'s profile
• Identifying cross selling opportunities

Candidate Requirements

• A qualified Solicitor or FCILEx with 2+ years\' PQE in civil litigation and/or property law
• Someone interested in specialising further in property litigation
• An IT literate individual comfortable with new systems and processes
• A confident networker with an interest in business development
• A proactive, organised and commercially aware lawyer
• Someone who enjoys working collaboratively across departments

Working Hours

• Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
• Based in the Monmouth office with hybrid working available after the settling in period

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you\'d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Olivia Reed
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.