Property Litigation Solicitor: Housing Disputes

Weightmans; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans’ Property Litigation team advises a diverse range of public and private sector clients across the UK. As a Property Litigation Solicitor in Manchester, you’ll work with specialists and develop expertise on high-profile matters in a collaborative environment.

You’ll manage mixed property litigation matters, including defendant housing disrepair, commercial disputes and residential possession. The role offers growth, strong client relationships and a supportive culture aligned with

Qualifications

• Experience in defendant housing disrepair work.
• Knowledge of property litigation work.
• Flexible approach to work and tasks.
• 1 - 3 years PQE.
• Strong IT and typing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good time management and organisation.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of mixed property litigation matters, including defendant housing disrepair claims.
• Handling commercial property disputes, including estate management issues, possession actions, lease renewals and injunctions.
• Advising on residential property litigation, including possession, rent recovery and disrepair for housing associations and landlords.
• Assisting colleagues with caseloads and contributing to team success.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.
• Assisting with business development, networking and profile-raising activities.
• Completing management information and reporting requirements.
• Achieving performance targets and KPIs.
• Ensuring compliance with court deadlines, client service standards and quality measures.
• Complying with Weightmans' policies, procedures and values.

Skills

Property litigation

Housing disrepair

IT skills

Typing skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Job description

Weightmans’ Property Litigation team advises a diverse range of public and private sector clients across the UK. As a Property Litigation Solicitor in Manchester, you’ll work with specialists and develop expertise on high-profile matters in a collaborative environment.

You’ll manage mixed property litigation matters, including defendant housing disrepair, commercial disputes and residential possession. The role offers growth, strong client relationships and a supportive culture aligned with