Property Litigation Solicitor

Vincere; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (where role allows)

Private healthcare for you and family

28 days’ holiday

Pension matching up to 6%

Life insurance (4x salary)

Job summary

Vincere in Birmingham is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor with 1–3 years’ PQE to join a fast-growing national team. The role covers defendant housing disrepair and a broader mix of residential and commercial property litigation, offering early responsibility and a supportive environment.

You will manage your own caseload, assist junior colleagues, contribute to business development, and work with landlord and real estate clients while meeting deadlines and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ PQE in property litigation.
• Experience in defendant housing disrepair is preferred.
• Strong client-handling and organisational skills.
• Proficient IT skills and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of mixed property litigation matters, predominantly defendant housing disrepair.
• Handle a broader range of residential disputes, including possession claims, rent recovery and disrepair.
• Support commercial property litigation work as needed, such as estate management and lease renewals.
• Assist other case handlers as required and help develop more junior team members.
• Contribute to business development and networking activity, meeting deadlines and KPIs.

Skills

Property litigation experience

Client-handling skills

IT skills / case management systems

Education

Qualified solicitor

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Property Litigation Solicitor

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience)

Experience: 1 to 3 years’ PQE

Our client is looking to hire a Property Litigation Solicitor into a fast-growing national team in Birmingham. The work is varied and hands-on, with a strong focus on defendant housing disrepair matters, alongside a broader mix of residential and commercial property litigation.

This is a good move if you want early responsibility, a supportive team around you, and the chance to build a rounded property litigation skillset while working with a wide range of landlord and real estate clients.

You will manage your own caseload and play a key role in a team that has grown significantly in recent years and is continuing to expand. You will also have the opportunity to support junior colleagues and get involved in business development and profile raising.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing your own caseload of mixed property litigation matters, predominantly defendant housing disrepair work
• Handling a broader range of residential disputes, including possession claims, rent recovery and disrepair matters
• Supporting commercial property litigation work as needed, such as estate management, possession actions, business lease renewals and injunctions
• Assisting other case handlers with their caseloads when required
• Supporting and developing more junior members of the team
• Contributing to business development and networking activity
• Completing MI procedures and working to agreed targets and KPIs
• Ensuring deadlines, compliance and quality measures are met

What We’re Looking For

• 1 to 3 years’ PQE
• Experience of property litigation, ideally including defendant housing disrepair work
• A flexible approach, comfortable switching between tasks and priorities
• Strong IT skills and confidence working with case management systems
• Clear communication and good client-handling skills
• Strong organisation, time management and the ability to work to deadlines and targets
• Able to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative

What’s On Offer

• Technology purchase scheme
• A people-centric culture with a genuine focus on inclusion, belonging and supportive leadership
• Private healthcare for you and family
• Discounted gym membership
• 28 days’ holiday
• Offers and discounts at major highstreet retailers
• Pension matching up to 6%
• Cycle to work scheme
• Income protection (after 26 weeks’ incapacity)
• Dental scheme
• Hybrid working (where the role allows)
• Continuous learning and development, including mentoring, sponsorship and leadership development programmes
• 24hr confidential employee helpline
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Bus and train loan scheme to reduce commuting costs

Working Arrangements

• Full time
• Permanent
• Hybrid working (where the role allows)