Property Litigation Solicitor

CRA Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This role offers the opportunity to handle a diverse caseload of property disputes, ensuring clients receive expert representation and advice. With a strong commitment to employee welfare, the firm provides an excellent benefits package and promotes a collaborative work environment. The successful candidate will thrive in a 'people first' culture, contributing to a firm renowned for its commitment to quality and client satisfaction. If you're passionate about property law and looking for a supportive workplace, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension contributions

Private healthcare scheme

Life assurance scheme

Discounted legal services

Mental health and well-being scheme

Hybrid working

Employee assistance programme

Sports and social clubs

Free snacks

Qualifications

• Experience in property litigation is essential.
• Exposure to a range of contentious property matters is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of property disputes effectively.
• Represent clients in court and provide clear legal advice.

Skills

Property Litigation

Client Representation

Legal Advice

Document Preparation

Negotiation

Legal Research

Collaboration

Client Development

Job description

Job Title: Property Litigation Solicitor / Associate
Location: Leeds City Centre with Hybrid Working
Salary Range: £60,000 to £80,000 Salary Bracket
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Handle a varied caseload of property disputes, including but not limited to landlord and tenant disputes, boundary disputes, rights of way, adverse possession, and property damage claims.
• Client Representation: Represent clients in court, tribunals, and mediation, ensuring their interests are effectively advocated.
• Legal Advice: Provide clear, concise, and practical legal advice to clients, explaining the legal process and potential outcomes.
• Document Preparation: Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, witness statements, and settlement agreements.
• Negotiation: Engage in negotiations with opposing parties to achieve favourable settlements for clients.
• Research: Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategy and stay updated on relevant legal developments.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the litigation team and other departments within the firm to provide comprehensive legal services.
• Client Development: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing exceptional service.

About the Business:

• Our client are a leading law firm with a global outreach, whilst offering an independent organisational feel.
• As a renowned multi-servicing law firm, they boast excellent work quality, a strong client base and experienced professionals throughout.
• The firm are a 'people first' organisation that has a genuine passion for their employees welfare and career advancement.
• With a superb employee offering, highly competitive salaries, leading training & development and flexibility for staff, this truly is a great firm to work for

Employment Benefits Package:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Increasing holiday entitlement following 2 years service
• Increasing holiday entitlement following 5 years service
• Optional holiday purchase scheme through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Increasing pension contributions in line with service
• Life assurance scheme
• Private healthcare scheme
• Discounted legal services
• Firmwide reward & recognition scheme
• Mental health and well-being scheme
• Enhanced parental leave package
• Travel scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Sports and social clubs
• Free snacks
• Long service awards & rewards
• Hybrid working

Required Attributes:

• As the successful candidate, you will need experience property litigation
• Exposure handling a range of contentious property matters

About CRA Consulting:

• CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
• For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.

How to Apply:

• If this Property Litigation Solicitor vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 0114 241 8030 for a confidential discussion.
• Are you wanting to review additional career opportunities? Visit our jobs page at www.craconsultants.com/job

Additional Information:

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This Property Litigation Solicitor vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.