Property Litigation -Solicitor

Weightmans Llp; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans Llp is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor with 1–3 years PQE to join our national team operating across multiple offices. You will manage a mixed caseload, predominantly defendant housing disrepair work, alongside commercial and residential matters.

The role offers a hybrid working pattern and opportunities for business development within a leading national firm. Ideal candidates will have strong IT skills, excellent time management and the ability to work to deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with defendant housing disrepair work.
• Flexible approach to varied tasks within property litigation.
• Good IT and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of mixed property litigation, predominantly housing disrepair for defendants.
• Handle commercial cases such as estate management, possession actions and lease renewals.
• Assist other team members and mentor juniors where needed.
• Support business development and attend networking events.

Skills

Property litigation

Housing disrepair

Time management

Organisation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Deadline awareness

Job description

About your new role

Our Property Litigation team acts for public and private sector landlords, tenants and real estate developers, and our client base includes local authorities, NHS Trusts, housing associations, social landlords, blue chip retailers and owner managed businesses. We use bespoke case management systems to ensure that all documents are accurate and consistent, court procedures are followed and deadlines met. As a Property Litigation Solicitor you will be joining a strong, fast-growing, national property litigation team, currently operating out of four offices: Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and Manchester. The team has more than doubled in size over the last five years and is expected to continue to expand.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of mixed property litigation work, which, currently, will predominantly be defendant housing disrepair work .
• Caseload may include commercial cases such as estate management work, possession actions, business lease renewals
• injunctions etc.
• Caseload may also include residential cases such as possessions, rent recovery, disrepair etc. for both housing association and other residential landlords
• Assist other case handlers with their caseloads
• Support and develop more junior members of the team
• Assist with business development and profile raising initiatives including networking events
• Complete MI procedures as required
• Achieve set targets/KPIs
• Ensure relevant deadlines, compliance and quality measures are adhered to
• Comply with relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with Weightmans' values

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About You

• Ideally, you will have experience of dealing with defendant housing disrepair work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. It would be preferable for you to have /be:Have knowledge of property litigation work
• Housing disrepair work1 - 3 years PQE
• Have a flexible approach
• Be motivated and highly-driven
• Have excellent IT and typing skills
• Have excellent communication skills
• To have excellent time management and organisation skills
• Have the ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Be able to work to strict deadlines and targets
• Have the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter. Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

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We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to reach their full potential.

Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.

Curious about what is it like to work at our firm? Visit our Life at Weightmans page for insights into our employee initiatives, responsible business commitments and much more!

All Locations

Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester

PositionProperty Litigation Birmingham, Leeds & London

Salary Details: Dependant on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time