Property Litigation Solicitor

Law Staff; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Lexel is seeking a Property Litigation Associate Solicitor to join its client’s team in the Brighton area. The ideal candidate will handle housing litigation, landlord-tenant disputes, and related matters with a view to delivering commercial, client-focused results.

You will manage day-to-day caseloads, assist partners on complex matters, supervise juniors, and participate in business development. Hybrid working is on offer with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with 3+ years' PQE.
• IT literate, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet applications.
• Commercial awareness and proactive approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the day to day running of a caseload.
• Support partners on larger, more complex matters.
• Supervise more junior team members including paralegals.
• Involve in marketing and business development with clients.
• Interact with clients, manage expectations and meet deadlines.

Skills

Housing litigation

Landlord Tenant

IT literate

Injunctions

Possession claims

Disrepair matters

Job description

Our client based in the Brighton area, recognised Lexel are seeking to add a Property Litigation Associate Solicitor of 3 years+ PQE to their team. Hybrid working.

Requirements for this Property Litigation Solicitor vacancy:

• Housing litigation
• Landlord Tenant
• Section 8, enfranchisements, commercial disputes, forfeiture
• IT literate
• Injunctions
• Possession claims
• Disrepair matters

Responsibilities for this Property Litigation Solicitor vacancy:

• Be responsible for the day to day running of a caseload
• Be able to support the partners on more large and complex matters
• Supervise more junior members of the team including paralegals
• Get involved in marketing and business development in a client focused manner
• Be able to interact directly with clients, manage their expectations, and meet their deadlines

Person Specification for this Property Litigation Solicitor vacancy:

• Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with 3+ years' PQE
• IT literate, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet applications
• Ability to demonstrate commercial awareness and social proactivity
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to convey clear and concise information

Benefits for this Property Litigation Associate Solicitor vacancy:

• Competitive salary £40,000 to £70,000 DOE plus a very generous bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme