Property Litigation Solicitor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Nether Poppleton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supervisor support from Director

Autonomy in role

Broad caseload

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor for its York office. The role offers a broad, interesting caseload with autonomy under aDirector and scope to take on more complex matters.

You will handle disputes for landlords and tenants, draft pleadings, and manage files with minimal supervision, while developing business relationships and contributing to department growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 2+ years' PQE in property litigation.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, excellent organisational ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, client-focused approach.
• Capable of managing files with minimal supervision and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of property litigation matters from instruction to conclusion.
• Advise landlords and tenants on a wide range of disputes.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and related filings.
• Maintain case management up-to-date in line with internal policies.
• Develop client relationships and support business development.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Organization

Written & verbal communication

Client relationship building

Independent file management

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Property Litigation Solicitor

Location: York

Salary: £42,000 to £55,000

Experience: 2+ years' PQE

Our client is looking to recruit a Property Litigation Solicitor into its York office.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious litigator who wants to build their career within a developing firm, with support from a Director and real scope to take ownership of a profitable caseload. You’ll provide practical, commercially focused litigation advice and play a genuine part in the growth of the department.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing a caseload of property litigation matters from initial instruction through to conclusion

• Advising landlords and tenants on a wide range of disputes

• Handling property contract disputes and related claims

• Advising on property insolvency issues where relevant

• Dealing with rights of way, adverse possession and restrictive covenant disputes

• Advising on dilapidations and related claims

• Drafting and serving statutory and contractual notices

• Drafting pleadings and witness statements, including in support of applications

• Drafting correspondence, reports and legal documentation

• Taking responsibility for more complex or higher value matters as your experience develops

• Maintaining strong client relationships and helping to develop relationships with third party referrers

• Keeping files and case management up to date in line with internal policies and procedures

• Staying current on relevant legal and procedural developments through training and research

• Working closely with colleagues across other departments on joint matters and projects

• Contributing to business development, marketing activity and the continued growth of the department

• Ensuring work is billed appropriately and supporting the recovery of billed costs

We're Looking For

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 2+ years' PQE in property litigation (or equivalent experience)

• Confident managing files with minimal supervision, while knowing when to escape

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills

• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage competing deadlines

• Clear written and verbal communication

• A personable, diplomatic team player who builds trust with clients and colleagues

Desirable

• Experience handling a broad range of property disputes, including rights of way, adverse possession and restrictive covenants

• Interest in business development and building referrer relationships

• Relevant accreditations or panel memberships (or willingness to work towards them)

What's On Offer

• Salary of £42,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience)

• Full-time preferred, with part-time considered for the right candidate

• Support and supervision from a Director, with genuine autonomy as you settle in

• A broad, interesting caseload with the chance to take on more complex work

• A collaborative environment with opportunities to work across departments

• The chance to play a real part in the growth and future development of the department

Working Arrangements

York office. Full-time preferred, part-time considered.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.